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Inflation calculator

Inflation quietly erodes cash. See what an amount will be worth in today's dollars — and what it'll cost — down the road.

Purchasing power in 20 yrs
$30,514
$81,931What it'll cost then

Educational estimate — not individualized financial advice. Assumes steady rates; excludes taxes and fees unless stated.

How it works

At 2.5% inflation, money loses roughly a quarter of its purchasing power over a decade. This is why cash alone rarely keeps up — investments that beat inflation preserve real wealth.