About the contributor:Mark TepperThere’s nothing Strategic Wealth Partners CEO Mark Tepper loves more in this world than winning. What constitutes a win for Mark? Successfully developing financial strategies for clients that get results. Learn more about Mark by clicking here!Schedule a 30 minute virtual meeting with Mark Tepper Book NowMark explains why slowing inflation is encouraging but says the bigger issue for households is whether wages are keeping pace with everyday expenses. He also discusses how lower inflation could influence Federal Reserve policy, potentially easing borrowing costs for mortgages, vehicles and other financed purchases.