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Vibrant Living - October 2024

Learn how to beat inflation this holiday season, and spellbind guests with a sweet Halloween snack.



Vibrant Living


Finance: Holiday Spending Tips to Help You Beat Inflation. Worried about rising costs this holiday season? Discover smart strategies to keep your holiday budget on track and enjoy the festivities stress-free. Click here to read the article.
Knowledge Check: What is the Federal Reserve's ideal inflation rate? Keep scrolling for the answer.
Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Cracker Candy. Be the Halloween party host (or ghost) with the most! There are no tricks to this recipe, and it makes a treat everyone will love. Click here to read the recipe.

 

Answer!

The Fed's annual inflation target is 2%

Core inflation has been steadily coming down this year. In May, inflation was up 2.6% YoY, down from a 2.9% annual rate in January.*


 
*Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Personal Income and Outlays, Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, excluding food and energy, May 2024.
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