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Most financial planners use a rate of 2–3% annually, though inflation can vary significantly from year to year.

Future Purchasing Power

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what your money will buy

Amount Needed

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to maintain same lifestyle

Loss Percentage

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20 years from now

Inflation Rate Comparison

See how different inflation rates may affect your money over the same time period.

2%
Inflation
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Purchasing Power in
Today's Dollars
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You'll Need
3%
Inflation
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Purchasing Power in
Today's Dollars
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You'll Need
4%
Inflation
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Purchasing Power in
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You'll Need

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Key milestones showing how your purchasing power changes over 20 years.

Year
Purchasing Power
Amount Needed
Loss Percentage

Real-World Example

A $5 coffee today might cost $6.72 in 10 years at 3% inflation or $9.03 in 20 years.

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