Boosting your spending power in the face of higher supermarket prices can be a simple swap: For each category where prices have surged, there are alternatives where prices have risen more slowly (or even dropped). 

There is no way to predict markets, but the recent market gyrations suggest investors are better served avoiding emotional reactions and sticking with a long-term strategy.

As the value of gold continues to increase, investors are turning to this precious metal, often as a hedge against inflation.