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See how inflation erodes purchasing power over time. Plan for rising costs in retirement.
Even 3% inflation cuts purchasing power in half over 24 years. Your investments must outpace inflation to maintain real value. Critical for retirement planning over 20-30+ year horizons.
$55,368
Of today's $100,000
$44,632
44.6% decrease
$180,611
Need in 20 years
3%
Per year
At 3% annual inflation, $100,000 today will only buy what $55,368 buys today in 20 years.
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