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Inflation & Purchasing Power Time Value Calculator

Shows the real-world purchasing erosion of cash over time and how much higher future prices will be.

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Inflation & Purchasing Power Time Value Calculator

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How This Calculator Works

Compounds historical or projected annual inflation rates over selected year periods.

Purchasing Power Formula

Future Price = Present Price × (1 + i)^t | Purchasing Power = P / (1 + i)^t

Frequently Asked Questions

How does inflation affect cash savings?
At a 4% average inflation rate, the purchasing power of $10,000 cash is cut in half in roughly 18 years!

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