Inflation Calculator

Project the future cost of living and preserve your purchasing power.

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Economic Insight

Enter an amount and an expected annual inflation rate. We'll show you how much that money will actually buy in the future and the total cumulative price increase.

Historical Context
  • Long-term Avg: ~3% (US)
  • Target Rate: 2% (Fed)
  • High Inflation: 10%+ (1970s)
Wealth Preservation

To "break even" against inflation, your investments must earn a return higher than the annual inflation rate. Anything less means you are technically losing wealth!

Planning Tip

When planning for retirement 30 years away, remember that today's $1 million might only have the purchasing power of $400,000 by the time you retire. Always calculate your "real" future needs!

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