Aash Shah - a senior portfolio manager for Summit Global Investments in Bountiful, Utah - says big investors can build a "ladder" of short-term bonds spanning three and six months, as well as one and two years, held to maturity. In addition to gold, silver, platinum, aluminum and palladium all hold up well when inflation is high, says Jeff Carbone, managing partner for Cornerstone Wealth in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brad McMillan - chief investment officer for Commonwealth Financial Network in Waltham, Massachusetts - reminds investors that numerous forces will continue to press on rates from both sides.