{"id":3819,"date":"2025-03-06T17:33:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T17:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amerantbank.com\/ofinterest\/?p=3819"},"modified":"2025-08-04T05:49:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T05:49:46","slug":"investment-strategies-inflation-making-your-money-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amerantbank.com\/ofinterest\/investment-strategies-inflation-making-your-money-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Investment Strategies: Making Your Money Work for You in Today&#8217;s Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A solid investment strategy is key if you want your money to work for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andy-garganta-cpwa%C2%AE-5842465\/\">Andy Garganta, SVP<\/a> of Wealth Management at Amerant Bank, recently sat down with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fiona-daghir\/\"> Fiona Daghir<\/a> on Sunshine Spotlight West Palm Beach to share expert tips on navigating the stock market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Andy discussed common misconceptions surrounding inflation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p> &#8220;A lot of people think inflation means everything is getting more expensive, and yes, there&#8217;s truth to that\u2014but it also means that every dollar you have to purchase is worth less,&#8221; explained Garganta. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>He noted that while a little bit of inflation is healthy for the economy, the elevated levels we&#8217;re currently experiencing are putting significant stress on families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-effective-strategies-for-keeping-up-with-inflation\"><strong><br>Effective Strategies for Keeping Up With Inflation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>To combat inflation&#8217;s effects on your finances, Andy recommends three key approaches:<br>\u2022 Develop a long-term investment plan that accounts for inflationary periods<br>\u2022 Stay consistently informed on current inflation rates to make timely adjustments<br>\u2022 Understand precisely how much you&#8217;re earning, whether it&#8217;s in the bank or an investment account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YOUR MONEY MATTERS: Amerant Bank\u2019s Expert Finance Tips | Sunshine Spotlight on WPTV\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MwP5mcBY8K8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andy Garganta on Sunshine Spotlight West Palm Beach <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-investing-for-beginners\"><strong>Investing for Beginners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>When asked for recommendations for people just starting their investment journey, Andy emphasized several fundamental principles:<br>&#8220;Do your research. 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During the interview, he posed an intriguing question to Fiona: &#8220;If you take a penny every day and double it, after 30 days how much will you have?&#8221;<br>This compelling illustration demonstrates how the power of compound interest over a long period can dramatically transform even modest investments. &#8220;The potential returns you can see in your investments over time are truly remarkable,&#8221; Andy noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-market-outlook-what-to-expect\"><strong><br>Market Outlook: What to Expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Looking ahead to the next six months, Andy offered a nuanced perspective. &#8220;As we start the year, we are seeing elevated levels of inflation which creates potential strain on returns in the stock market. However, we&#8217;re also observing a robust economy, and corporate earnings are coming in solidly.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expanding-to-serve-palm-beach\"><strong><br>Expanding to Serve Palm Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Amerant Bank is to open its third banking center and first regional office in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amerantbank.com\/newsroom\/corporate\/amerant-bank-names-jesse-flowers-as-palm-beach-market-president\/\">Palm Beach market<\/a> at 525 Okeechobee Boulevard in CityPlace. The office and banking center are expected to open in 2025, providing more accessible personal, private, business, commercial, and wealth management services to the community.<br><br>Looking to develop your investment strategy? Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amerantbank.com\/personal\/investing\/\">Amerant Bank&#8217;s <\/a>experts to create a personalized plan that helps you navigate today&#8217;s economic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-disclosures\"><strong>Important Disclosures<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment Products are offered through Amerant Investments Inc, a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and member of FINRA\/SIPC. Amerant Investments is an affiliate of Amerant Bank N.A.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a customized recommendation, personalized investment advice offer, or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or investment strategy. 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