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On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address—a 272-word masterclass in perspective and purpose. In this week’s “History Lessons for the Modern Investor,” we unpack why Lincoln’s few, focused remarks remain an essential lesson for investors and decision-makers facing turbulence, uncertainty, and the “fog of war.”
In this video, you’ll discover:
✅ Why clarity in the midst of chaos is your sharpest tool for success
✅ How honoring the past without getting stuck in it sets you up for future wins
✅ Why brevity and purposeful discipline beat complexity and over-analysis—every time
✅ That true resilience and long-term progress are built through endurance, not shortcuts
Whether you’re navigating a stormy market, managing tough choices, or just seeking a new perspective, Lincoln’s example proves that fewer, better words and actions often outlast the noise—and set the compass for real growth.
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Inflation: The “Silent Pickpocket” of Retirement—and How to Fight Back
This Miami Herald article shines a spotlight on the outsized impact of inflation when planning for retirement—a detail too often overlooked in rosy projections. The author underscores that if your money sits idle in low-interest savings while everyday prices steadily climb, you’re actually losing purchasing power every month.
As I told the Herald, “Inflation is the silent pickpocket of our financial lives.” Simply put, a dollar saved today won’t buy what it does now in 20 or 30 years unless your portfolio grows faster than rising costs. With average savings accounts yielding just 0.62% (Bankrate)—and some large banks offering a meager 0.01%—while the Consumer Price Index currently sits at 2.9%, that gap means you’re slowly (and often invisibly) falling behind.
The article details how recent years have brought not just national spikes, but regional cost surges—from rents to food to energy—with shelter, groceries, and used cars rising sharply in just a single month. Currency declines and global tariffs have only added pressure, especially in places like California and New Jersey.
Given this environment, simply standing still isn’t an option. My own advice in the article: Don’t ignore inflation just because you can’t control Washington’s policies. Take ownership of your own plan. That means seeking higher yields on your cash (there are savings accounts paying 4%+ if you look), considering hard assets like real estate or gold, and—perhaps most crucially—making sure your investments outpace the cost of living over time.
The bottom line: If your savings aren’t growing faster than prices, you’re quietly losing ground. Inflation is persistent, but with intentional planning—from high-yield accounts to inflation-protected securities and regular portfolio reviews—you can keep the silent pickpocket at bay, and give your retirement plan a fighting chance.
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🎯Patrick Huey is a small business owner and the author of three books on history and finance as well as the fictional work Hell: A Novel. As owner of Victory Independent Planning, LLC, Patrick works with families and non-profit organizations. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, and an Accredited Tax Preparer. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. Patrick previously served as a Naval Flight Officer from 1996 to 2005, earning the Strike Fighter Air Medal during combat operations and two Navy Achievement Medals. 👉🏻 Reach him at 877-234-8957 or schedule a time NOW.
