💰 Inflation Calculator
See how inflation erodes your purchasing power over time
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💡 Why This Matters
At 3% inflation, $10,000 today will only buy what $7,441 buys today in 10 years. Real returns matter more than nominal returns!
Results
Nominal Value (Year {id(time-period)})
$18,660
Real Value (Inflation-Adjusted)
$13,439
Purchasing Power Lost
-$5,221 (-28%)
Real Annual Return
4.85%
📈 Historical Inflation Rates
| Decade | Avg Inflation | Impact on $10K |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | ~9.2% | $4,200 purchasing power |
| 1980s | ~7.2% | $5,100 purchasing power |
| 1990s | ~3.1% | $7,400 purchasing power |
| 2000s | ~2.8% | $7,600 purchasing power |
| 2010s | ~1.9% | $8,200 purchasing power |
