Inflation Impact Calculator
Calculate how inflation affects your money's purchasing power over time. See what your money will be worth in the future based on historical or projected inflation rates.
Future Value
Your money will be worth:
after 10 years at 3.5% inflation
Inflation Impact
- Initial Amount: $10,000.00
- Total Inflation: 29.65%
- Purchasing Power Loss: $2,965.00
- Equivalent to: $7,035.00
Purchasing Power Over Time
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Understanding Inflation
What is Inflation?
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling. Central banks attempt to limit inflation to avoid deflation.
Why It Matters
Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money over time. $100 today will buy less in 10 years due to inflation. This calculator shows you how much your money will be worth in the future.
How to Protect Your Money
Consider investments that typically outpace inflation such as stocks, real estate, and inflation-protected securities (like TIPS in the US). Diversify your portfolio to maintain purchasing power.