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Inflation Calculator

Calculate inflation rates, purchasing power, and the real value of money over time. Analyze how inflation affects your savings, investments, and cost of living.

📈 Inflation Rate
💰 Purchasing Power
📊 Historical Data

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Current Economic Data

US CPI (Latest) 307.7 Nov 2024
Annual Inflation 2.6% YoY
Core Inflation 3.3% Excluding Food & Energy

Understanding Inflation

What is Inflation?

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services.

Purchasing Power

The value of currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services one unit of money can buy.

Real vs Nominal Value

Real value is adjusted for inflation, while nominal value is the face value without adjustment.

Inflation Impact

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Benefits Debtors

Fixed-rate debt becomes easier to pay off with devalued currency

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Erodes Savings

Money in savings accounts loses purchasing power over time

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Mixed for Wages

Depends on whether salary increases match or exceed inflation

Tips for Inflation

💡 Invest in assets that typically outpace inflation (stocks, real estate)
🏦 Consider Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)
📊 Review and adjust your budget regularly for price changes
🎯 Negotiate salary increases that at least match inflation