Where to Park Your Money When Inflation Roars

You have options, depending on what you’re using the money for and how quickly you need to access it.
A worker at a gas station in Los Angeles. Rising gasoline prices have helped drive a surge in inflation.Photographer: David Swanson/Bloomberg
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Americans are seeing the worst inflation in years eating away at already-strained paychecks. In April, rising gasoline and grocery prices helped drive the biggest surge in inflation since 2023, exceeding the wage gains made by the average worker.

But investors don’t need to worry: There are plenty of low-risk, high-yield options to help hedge against rising costs. The best place to park your dollars depends on what you’re using the money for and how quickly you need to access it.