 TITLE: What Is Inflation? CONTENT: Who Benefits From Inflation?\n----------------------------\nWhile inflation can hurt consumers, it also can help some people.\nThose who can benefit from inflation include borrowers who have existing loans. How so? When inflation is high, the value of debt decreases. As the inflation rate goes up, the burden of future interest payments on that debt goes down.\nGenerally, investors in the stock market and real estate sector also may see a positive effect from inflation. Historically, stock prices have increased along with inflation. Meanwhile, owners of real estate might witness a spike in the value of their property when inflation spikes.\nAnd businesses might benefit from rising inflation if they wind up bumping up prices due to increased demand. Businesses also might end up paying more for materials or labor amid increasing inflation, however, which can erode their profits. END