The inflation rate in the United States in 2019 was 1.81%. It rose to 4.2% in April 2021. Believe it or not, this is not historically alarming.
Rising inflation was not unexpected. There are a lot of factors driving up prices right now making things seem worse than they are.
In the long run, we are not concerned and you shouldn't be either! Let us know if you have questions about inflation or concerns about how it could affect you.