{"id":58160,"date":"2023-07-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/debt-and-stress-relief\/struggling-to-make-ends-meet\/managing-expenses\/navigating-inflationary-times-4-strategies-to-help-protect-your-finances\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T12:17:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T17:17:36","slug":"navigating-inflationary-times-4-strategies-to-help-protect-your-finances","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/debt-and-stress-relief\/struggling-to-make-ends-meet\/managing-expenses\/navigating-inflationary-times-4-strategies-to-help-protect-your-finances\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Inflationary Times \u2014 4 Strategies to Help Protect Your Finances"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/budgeting\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Budgeting<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Navigating Inflationary Times \u2014 4 Strategies to Help Protect Your Finances<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Jacob Henriksen-Willis<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-14T163429.656.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"A wooden cut out of a person stepping on increasing columns of coins with a helping hand adding more money\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-14T163429.656.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-14T163429.656.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-14T163429.656.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Navigating Inflationary Times \u2014 4 Strategies to Help Protect Your Finances &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/debt-and-stress-relief\/struggling-to-make-ends-meet\/managing-expenses\/navigating-inflationary-times-4-strategies-to-help-protect-your-finances\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/debt-and-stress-relief\/struggling-to-make-ends-meet\/managing-expenses\/navigating-inflationary-times-4-strategies-to-help-protect-your-finances\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published July 14, 2023 \u2022 4 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>Concerns about inflation are rising worldwide and are certainly top of mind for many Canadians. People are seeing the cost of gasoline, home prices, food and services increase as their purchasing power diminishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitigating the impact of inflation on your finances is a matter of planning, budgeting and staying informed. Here&#8217;s a few ways to help you navigate inflationary times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversify your investments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But whether you&#8217;re a seasoned investor or just starting to save for retirement or education, it&#8217;s important to be aware of inflation risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to RBC&#8217;s Sarah Riopelle, Vice President &amp; Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Solutions, &#8220;You know that I&#8217;m going to make a reference to being diversified, because that&#8217;s always my go-to response. Higher inflation is not always bad for your portfolio as long as you are well diversified.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the saying goes, don&#8217;t put all your eggs into one basket. Portfolio diversification means spreading your investments across different &#8220;asset classes&#8221; such as stocks, bonds, real estate and commodities. Instead of making just one or two big investments, having multiple smaller investments in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www6.royalbank.com\/en\/di\/hubs\/investing-academy\/chapter\/asset-mix-explained\/jv7atfjm\/jv7atfto?_gl=1*suf57a*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2ODA4NzU1OTkuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1Jc003Sy1QLTdfUUlWZVJYVUFSMklpd2U0RUFBWUFTQUFFZ0pGSVBEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTU5NzcxNjkwNy4xNjg0ODczMDg4*_ga*MTM2OTc5NDI4MS4xNjMxMTk5ODc1*_ga_89NPCTDXQR*MTY4ODU1NzY0Mi4xMS4xLjE2ODg1NTc3MjUuNjAuMC4w&amp;_ga=2.98755612.300109990.1688502947-1369794281.1631199875\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">asset mix<\/a> can help reduce risk. That&#8217;s because inflation can affect some asset classes more than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;At the end of the day, investing success is about preparing your portfolio for a wide range of outcomes, both good and bad,&#8221; Riopelle says. &#8220;Inflation being a good example of that. And then also focusing on the long term and being well diversified is a great way for investors to protect their portfolios from potential risks such as rising inflation.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on tangible assets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tangible assets, or &#8220;hard assets,&#8221; are those that have physical substance. Real estate and precious metals such as gold or silver are good examples. These assets have long been considered a haven for investors during inflation \u2014 because they are existing objects, they are less dependent on monetary value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have likely invested in a few tangible assets already if you have bought a car, a house or even jewelry and antiques. The value of these commodities doesn&#8217;t have much positive correlation with stock and bond markets since they will likely always carry intrinsic value and may even appreciate during times of inflation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintain a budget and monitor expenses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rising prices can take a toll on your finances if you aren&#8217;t monitoring your expenses closely. Make sure you account for inflation and keep your budget flexible to prevent any unwanted surprises at the end of the month. With a good sense of your financial habits, strengths and weaknesses through regular reviews, you can make a personalized budget that can handle the pinch of inflation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block inner-section-grey section-inner\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>RBC\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/mobile\/feature\/nomi\/budgets\/?_gl=1*1l95d3x*_gcl_au*MTM3NTQ4MDk5LjE2OTQ1Mjk0MzA.*_ga*MTg2Nzg3NTI2My4xNjgwNTUxMzkw*_ga_89NPCTDXQR*MTY5NTczNDUwNi4xOC4xLjE2OTU3MzczNTUuNjAuMC4w&amp;_ga=2.203886100.588444170.1695649527-1867875263.1680551390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NOMI budgeting tool<\/a>&nbsp;makes personal finance easier by recommending a budget based on your spending and saving habits \u2014 and then actively helping you stick to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out Tips for Creating a Budget You Can Stick To for more practical budgeting tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay informed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping up with economic changes and trends allows you to better plan your financial future. Long-term investments will heavily depend on the overall economic conditions and market trends influenced by inflation. A little knowledge can go a long way toward making investments that work with how much risk you&#8217;re willing to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye on economic indicators such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), inflation rates, and interest rates. It&#8217;s also a good idea to regularly monitor financial news and publications to stay informed about any significant developments or policy changes that may impact inflation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this knowledge, you can assess the potential risks and opportunities associated with different investment options, allocate your resources strategically, and take advantage of favourable economic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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