3 ways to profit (yes, profit!) from high inflation

3 ways to profit (yes, profit!) from high inflation

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The video discusses how inflation affects money and purchasing power, but also highlights ways to profit from it. It covers three main investment types: real estate, TIPS and Series I Bonds, and commodities. Real estate can appreciate in value during inflation, especially with a fixed mortgage. TIPS and Series I Bonds offer inflation protection for both principal and interest. Commodities, including hard and soft types, are in high demand during inflation, making them a strong investment choice.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way inflation affects our money?

It increases the value of money.

It decreases the value of money.

It has no effect on money.

It makes money more colorful.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can real estate be a beneficial investment during inflation?

By decreasing property value.

By appreciating in value while mortgage rates remain fixed.

By making it harder to rent out properties.

By increasing mortgage rates.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a real estate investment trust?

A type of savings account.

A company that owns income-producing properties.

A government bond.

A type of insurance policy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is considered a hard commodity?

Corn

Coffee

Gold

Wheat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are commodities a strong investment during inflation?

They are always in low demand.

Their prices decrease with inflation.

They are typically in high demand, leading to rising prices.

They are unaffected by inflation.