January's Consumer Price Index (CPI) contained some surprising news (and not in a good way). Last month, the index rose 0.5% compared to December, which was a pretty notable lift.

Not shockingly, that news sent stock values tumbling -- and may have left investors reeling. And so if you're feeling spooked as an investor right now, you're no doubt in good company. But January's inflation report -- and the possibility of others like it -- shouldn't deter you from continuing to keep money in the stock market by any means.

Inflation has been a major problem for cash-strapped consumers. But it's also a big problem for the Federal Reserve.

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