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I know enough basic macro economics to know my limitations and that there is no free lunch. During the pandemic, government saved the economy by giving money, and reducing payments to folks and businesses that would have otherwise gone under. Frankly, they did a great job of saving the nation from the worst, but there had to be a downside and we are looking it in the teeth now. Considering the magnitude of the problem, they are doing a fair job of managing the problem.

Barring total collapse, we have enough saved to survive until our death, so we haven't changed much. We have been relatively frugal and plan to continue as such.

If I were much younger, this would be my strategy: Spend my accumulated savings to buy something at 2022 dollars that will earn a little until the inflation is under control and then sell it at 2030 dollars. A good option now would be to buy a Villages villa now, rent it out, and sell it in 2030.

There is always risk of gain or loss, but the alternative is certain loss.