Inflation Impact Calculator
Future Purchasing Power
See what your money will be worth in the future after inflation
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Formula
Future Buying Power = Amount / (1 + Rate)^Years. Future Equivalent = Amount x (1 + Rate)^Years. Half-Life = ln(2) / ln(1 + Rate).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a normal inflation rate?
Central banks in most developed countries target about 2% annual inflation. The US has averaged about 3.2% over the last century. Recent years have seen higher rates of 5-9%.
How does inflation affect savings?
If your savings earn less interest than the inflation rate, your purchasing power decreases. At 3% inflation, $1,000 today will buy only $744 worth of goods in 10 years.
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