Inflation Calculator

See how inflation affects the value of money over time

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Number of Years: 10

Inflation Rate Preset

Annual Inflation Rate: 3.5%

Historical average is around 3.5%

How inflation affects your money

Future Value

In 2034

Purchasing Power

100.0%

Of original value

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Understanding Inflation

• Inflation erodes the purchasing power of money over time

• The Rule of 72: Years to halve purchasing power ≈ 72 ÷ inflation rate

• Consider this when planning long-term savings and investments

• Historical prices are adjusted using compound inflation