{"id":355265,"date":"2023-05-31T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T01:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/?p=355265"},"modified":"2024-10-01T14:28:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T06:28:44","slug":"dont-let-inflation-eat-you-alive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/newsletter\/dont-let-inflation-eat-you-alive\/","title":{"rendered":"#3 Don\u2019t let inflation eat you alive!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">4<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/newsletter\/dont-let-inflation-eat-you-alive\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dont-let-inflation-eat-you-alive-featured.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"#3 Don\u2019t let inflation eat you alive!\" style=\"border-radius:5px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dont-let-inflation-eat-you-alive-featured.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dont-let-inflation-eat-you-alive-featured-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dont-let-inflation-eat-you-alive-featured-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dont-let-inflation-eat-you-alive-featured-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dont-let-inflation-eat-you-alive-featured-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dont-let-inflation-eat-you-alive-featured-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Timely updates to supercharge your wealth-building journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#f5f5f7\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#game-start-protect-your-treasure-from-the-inflation-dragon\">Game Start: Protect Your Treasure from the Inflation Dragon!<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#word-of-the-week-amortization\">Word of the Week: Amortization<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#key-economic-dates\">Key economic dates: Manufacturing\/Non-Manufacturing PMI, Unemployment Rate<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#what-ive-been-reading\">What I&#8217;ve been reading<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"game-start-protect-your-treasure-from-the-inflation-dragon\"><strong>Game Start: Protect Your Treasure from the Inflation Dragon!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Game-Start-Protect-Your-Treasure-from-the-Inflation-Dragon-1024x510.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355270\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Game-Start-Protect-Your-Treasure-from-the-Inflation-Dragon-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Game-Start-Protect-Your-Treasure-from-the-Inflation-Dragon-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Game-Start-Protect-Your-Treasure-from-the-Inflation-Dragon-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/v2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Game-Start-Protect-Your-Treasure-from-the-Inflation-Dragon.png 1322w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd79\ufe0fQuest: You are to <strong>protect your treasure<\/strong> from a dragon named \u201cInflation\u201d. This beast has a skill of making the prices of everything soar sky-high, and it&#8217;s your mission to keep your gold safe. So, here\u2019s a guide for you to beat this cunning creature. Ready, set, let&#8217;s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Know your enemy \u2014<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflation is a sneaky creature that causes the overall prices of goods and services to rise over time. This results in our hard-earned cash to lose its purchasing power, hence buying less than before. It happens when there&#8217;s too much demand for products and not enough supply, or when production costs skyrocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What feeds the beast?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors can contribute to price inflation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demand-pull (when demand outpaces supply)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost-push (escalating production costs passed onto consumers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in inflation (inflation expectations lead to rising wages &amp; costs, further increasing prices)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How it may hurt you?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflation can hurt you by eroding the purchasing power of your money.<br>E.g. You save $10,000 in an account with a 1% interest rate, you&#8217;ll have $10,100 after a year. However, if the inflation rate is 3%, the same groceries that cost you $100 last year now cost $103.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your savings might grow, but if the cost of everything else soars even higher, you&#8217;re still losing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tracking the dragon&#8217;s nest<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflation is generally measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which track the changes in prices of a representative basket of goods and services, such as food, housing, transport, health, recreation services, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CPI in Malaysia was at 3.3% in 2023, but don&#8217;t you worry \u2014 you can find fixed deposits with rates up to 4% or more today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Not all dragons are evil \u2014<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy inflation at 2% is necessary to stimulate consumer spending, When prices rise slowly, it&#8217;s not usually a big problem. However, when prices start to rise too quickly, it hurts the actual purchasing power of people and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To defeat inflation \u2694\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invest in assets that have the potential to outpace inflation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek employment with opportunities for wage growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop additional income streams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharpen your skills to stay competitive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it! Armed with these tactics, you&#8217;re ready to face the inflation dragon and defend your hard-earned treasure. Show inflation who&#8217;s boss by taking control of your finances today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to <strong>buy low cost U.S. stocks effortlessly<\/strong> at home? We gotcha! <strong>M+Global<\/strong> is here for Malaysians, with perfect app, great track record, this 100% Malaysian owned digital broker is ready to making your wealth building journey easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/global.mplusonline.com\/passport\/login?target=https%3A%2F%2Fm.global.mplusonline.com%2Fkh%2Fstatus%2Fentry%2Ftransit%3Flang%3Den_US%26_scnl%3DMYMG&amp;lang=en-US&amp;_scnl=MYMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get Free Rewards From M+Global<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"word-of-the-week-amortization\"><strong>Word of the Week: Amortization<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Definition: Amortization is the process of gradually paying off a loan, like a mortgage or car loan, over a set period. With each payment, you&#8217;re covering some of the borrowed money (the principal) and the interest that&#8217;s charged on the remaining balance. As you keep making payments, the amount you owe gets smaller until the loan is fully paid off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you borrow $30,000 for a new car with a 5-year (60 months) repayment plan and a simple annual interest rate of 2.5%. Let\u2019s assume 100% financing, you do not pay any down payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the interest rate is 2.5% per year,<br>Total interest for the 1 year =$30,000 * 0.025 = $750.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, over the 5-year period, you&#8217;ll pay back<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Car loan: $30,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest: $750 x 5 = $3750<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, the total amount due is $33,750.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, divide the total amount ($37,500) by the number of months (60), you will need to pay $562.50 per month. You can also access the loan calculator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calculator.com.my\/car-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-economic-dates\"><strong>Key Economic Dates:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1st June: ISM Manufacturing PMI (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd June: Unemployment Rate (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5th June: ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (May)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-ive-been-reading\"><strong>What I\u2019ve been reading:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top stories that caught my eye:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-us-canada-65736734\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Congress to Raise the Debt Ceiling<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2023\/05\/24\/tesla-cybertruck-interior-revealed-picture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in new photo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaysianow.com\/news\/2023\/05\/25\/ringgit-hits-fresh-low-against-us-dollar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ringgit hits fresh low against US dollar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/05\/24\/nvidia-nvda-earnings-report-q1-2024.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nvidia Q1 2024 Earnings Beat Expectations, Shares Surge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re all caught up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed today\u2019s newsletter, do share it with your friends and family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this email was forwarded to you, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziet.co\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subscribing<\/a> to receive them in future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to me by replying to this email. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS Game Start: Protect Your Treasure from the Inflation Dragon! \ud83d\udd79\ufe0fQuest: You are to protect your treasure from a dragon named \u201cInflation\u201d. This beast has a skill of making the prices of everything soar sky-high, and it&#8217;s your mission to keep your gold safe. So, here\u2019s a guide for you to beat this cunning creature. Ready, set, let&#8217;s go! Know your enemy \u2014 Inflation is a sneaky creature that causes the overall prices of goods and services to rise over time. This results in our hard-earned cash to lose its purchasing power, hence buying less than before. It happens when there&#8217;s too much demand for products and not enough supply, or when production costs skyrocket. What feeds the beast? Several factors can contribute to price inflation: How it may hurt you? Inflation can hurt you by eroding the purchasing power of your money.E.g. You save $10,000 in an account with a 1% interest rate, you&#8217;ll have $10,100 after a year. However, if the inflation rate is 3%, the same groceries that cost you $100 last year now cost $103. Your savings might grow, but if the cost of everything else soars even higher, you&#8217;re still losing the game. Tracking the dragon&#8217;s nest Inflation is generally measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which track the changes in prices of a representative basket of goods and services, such as food, housing, transport, health, recreation services, etc. CPI in Malaysia was at 3.3% in 2023, but don&#8217;t you worry \u2014 you can find fixed deposits with rates up to 4% or more today! Not all dragons are evil \u2014 Healthy inflation at 2% is necessary to stimulate consumer spending, When prices rise slowly, it&#8217;s not usually a big problem. However, when prices start to rise too quickly, it hurts the actual purchasing power of people and businesses. To defeat inflation \u2694\ufe0f And there you have it! Armed with these tactics, you&#8217;re ready to face the inflation dragon and defend your hard-earned treasure. Show inflation who&#8217;s boss by taking control of your finances today! Want to buy low cost U.S. stocks effortlessly at home? We gotcha! M+Global is here for Malaysians, with perfect app, great track record, this 100% Malaysian owned digital broker is ready to making your wealth building journey easier! Word of the Week: Amortization Definition: Amortization is the process of gradually paying off a loan, like a mortgage or car loan, over a set period. With each payment, you&#8217;re covering some of the borrowed money (the principal) and the interest that&#8217;s charged on the remaining balance. As you keep making payments, the amount you owe gets smaller until the loan is fully paid off. Imagine you borrow $30,000 for a new car with a 5-year (60 months) repayment plan and a simple annual interest rate of 2.5%. Let\u2019s assume 100% financing, you do not pay any down payment. Since the interest rate is 2.5% per year,Total interest for the 1 year =$30,000 * 0.025 = $750. So, over the 5-year period, you&#8217;ll pay back Hence, the total amount due is $33,750. Now, divide the total amount ($37,500) by the number of months (60), you will need to pay $562.50 per month. You can also access the loan calculator here. Key Economic Dates: What I\u2019ve been reading: Here are the top stories that caught my eye: You\u2019re all caught up! If you enjoyed today\u2019s newsletter, do share it with your friends and family! If this email was forwarded to you, consider subscribing to receive them in future! And if you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to me by replying to this email. We are also delighted to receive your feedback. 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