Here is why it matters to you

Let's assume the current increase in gasoline prices and the resulting pressure on the household goods decrease your savings by $100 a month. Taking the default values of Prosperity's Wealth Manager, the monthly contribution to your portfolio decreases from $500 a month to $400 a month. Figure 1 shows you the Wealth Manager simulation with $500 investments a month, and Figure 2 shows you the loss of future wealth due to the inflation pressure.