Inflation Hits Home... Now What?

Financial management starts at home and finds its way to our work. Inflation is that regressive tax hitting all of us regardless of income levels. That said, the indications from pundits and surveys suggest consumers are making decisions with their pocketbooks and fast. As we look into the corporate response to changing consumer behaviors and sentiment, one thing is clear, it is best to be nimble and flexible with corporate spending decisions. Outside of previous commitments to technology or compliance spending, most investment dollars will be scrutinized through the rest of this year and into '23. Our CFOs are looking at the old adage..."Cash is King"... and preparing for more belt-tightening controls on budget and discretionary spending. Upon further reflection... should we investigate beyond trimming of costs and go deeper into the why of the spending itself. More progressive thinking, and in part fueled by consumer behavior, is leading to more discussion on the