Inflation Calculator
Calculate the future value of money and the purchasing power lost to inflation.
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When to Use This Calculator
Use to understand how inflation will affect your savings, investments, and purchasing power over time.
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Who Benefits Most
- •Savers
- •Investors
- •Retirees
- •Financial Planners
- •Anyone planning for the future
2 min
BeginnerReal-World Example: Planning for a Future Purchase
Scenario
Someone wants to know how much a $20,000 car today will cost in 10 years with an average annual inflation rate of 3%.
Outcome
The calculator showed that the car would cost approximately $26,878 in 10 years, helping them set a more realistic savings goal.
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