How to invest: why you can’t ignore inflation
What does the term mean and why does it matter? We interview mathematician Dr Richard Smith.
1st June 2021 09:50
by Nina Kelly from interactive investor
There is a lot of concern about inflation in the media, but what does the term mean and why does it matter? Mathematician Dr Richard Smith explains, and sounds the warning on why you can't leave cash in the bank in an inflationary environment.
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