How to Money · October 16, 2026 · 48m

Friday Flight - Tempting TIPS, Sticky Shrugflation, & Subprime Struggles #1206

Joel (How to Money), Matt (How to Money)

In this Friday Flight episode, Joel and Matt break down the latest personal finance headlines. They discuss everything from the tempting appeal of TIPS amid higher inflation, to the sticky phenomenon of 'shrugflation' where consumers keep spending despite rising prices. They also tackle subprime struggles in the auto loan market, evaluate adjustable-rate mortgages as a homebuying option, and explore how VantageScore 4.0 could help borrowers secure better mortgage rates.

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Tempting TIPS

The hosts examine why Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are currently appealing, given higher inflation and improved yields.

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Sticky Shrugflation

They discuss the concept of sticky inflation combined with consumer apathy, dubbing it 'shrugflation' as many continue spending despite higher costs.

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