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RL186 – Breaking Down the Impact of 'Higher for Longer' Interest Rates

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson break down the impact of higher interest rates on people’s financial lives. They cover topics like natural market reactions to higher interest rates, the impact of higher rates on American households, and what the Fed is doing to combat inflation. Listen now to learn more about Breaking Down the Impact of ‘Higher for Longer’ Interest Rates.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:30] Why the Fed Raises Rates as Fast as They Do

[02:32] Impact of Higher Interest Rates at the Household Level

[06:00] What to Expect From Mortgages Going Foward

[08:03] What Are the Golden Handcuffs?

[09:30] Natural Market Reactions to Higher Interest Rates

[12:53] Interest Rates and Student Loans

[14:22] People Living on a Fixed Income

[15:40] How Rising Rates Impact Companies

[18:17] The Type of Companies You Should Consider Investing In

[21:54] The Current State of Commercial Real Estate

[24:30] Do Interest Rates Affect Real Estate Investment Trusts?

[26:26] The True Cost of Government Debt

[30:41] Parting Thoughts

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  • Roshan Loungani can be reached at roshan.loungani@aretewealth.com or at 202-536-4468.
  • Erik Olson can be reached at erik.olson@aretewealth.com or 815-940-4652.
  • Adrian Nicholson can be reached at adrian.nicholson@aretewealth.com or at 703-915-8905

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Breaking Down the Impact of 'Higher for Longer' Interest Rates

Full Show Notes:

Expect Higher For Longer Interest Rates

The Fed recently revealed that interest rates will remain high for an unknown period going into 2024. So, if you’re waiting for interest rates on car loans, mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and other kinds of loans to fall significantly, you’re in for a rude shock. In September 2023, the Fed increased its estimate for how long it’ll try to mitigate inflation and stabilize the economy by keeping interest rates high. This means the Fed will keep the rate higher for longer than the June 2 forecasts. So, what does this mean for the average American? According to Roshan, people can expect higher interest rates on consumer loans. The good news is you can also expect higher returns on savings accounts. Savers will now get rates close to 6% on deposits – something that is unheard of in recent years. Data on jobs, consumer spending, and economic growth also showed that the economy is surprisingly strong as the Fed tries its best to cool inflation.

Disclaimer Welcome, you are now listening to the retirement lifestyle show with Roshan Loungani Erik Olson and Adrian Nicholson. This show is an exploration of ideas to help you work towards your ideal retirement. Roshan Loungani and Erik Olson serve clients across the US. They offer financial planning and investment advice through Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor and securities through Arete Wealth Management LLC, member FINRA, SIPC, and NFA. Get ready for the financial independence of your dreams. All opinions expressed by podcast hosts and guests are solely their own are based on information they believe is reliable. Neither Arete Wealth nor its affiliates, warrants its completeness or accuracy, nor do their opinions reflect the opinion of Arete Wealth. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Before making any decisions consult a professional. Finally, our music is the chance by Jason Shaw and Audionautix. It’s part of the YouTube Audio Library and it’s licensed under a Creative Commons license.

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