Ten-year cost
100,000 at 6% inflation for 10 years
About 179,085 future cost
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Estimate future prices and the purchasing power of money.
Quick answer
Inflation compounds over time.
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Compounding inflation raises future cost and reduces purchasing power.
Inflation compounds over time. The future-cost estimate grows today's amount by the entered annual inflation rate, while purchasing power discounts today's amount by the same factor.
Inflation varies by location, category, and year. The result is a planning scenario rather than a forecast.
100,000 at 6% inflation for 10 years
About 179,085 future cost
50,000 at 0%
No price or purchasing-power change
Use a long-term assumption suitable for your location and expense category, then compare lower and higher scenarios.
When prices rise, the same nominal amount buys fewer goods and services.
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