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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.
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Inflation
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Purchasing Power in
Today's Dollars
Today's Dollars
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You'll Need
3%
Inflation
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Purchasing Power in
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Today's Dollars
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You'll Need
4%
Inflation
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Purchasing Power in
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Today's Dollars
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Year-by-Year Breakdown
Key milestones showing how your purchasing power changes over 20 years.
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Purchasing Power |
Amount Needed |
Loss Percentage |
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Real-World Example
A $5 coffee today might cost $6.72 in 10 years at 3% inflation or $9.03 in 20 years.