09/01/2026
What can a postage stamp teach us about retirement planning?
In 1996, a first-class stamp cost 23 cents. Today, it's 82 cents.
That's more than a 3x increase in the price of sending a letter.
It may seem like a small expense, but over a 30-year retirement, rising costs can have a meaningful impact on what your money can actually buy.
Inflation isn't just an economic statistic. It's something your retirement plan needs to account for.