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Inflation Impact Calculator

Purchasing power in retirement — what $1M is really worth in 20-30 years.

Today's Dollars Amount

Years from Now

Inflation Rate %

US long-term avg ~3%. Recent: 3-9%.

Real purchasing power in 25 years

$477,606

Today's dollars$1,000,000

Purchasing power lost$522,394

% lost to inflation52%

At 3% inflation, your dollar buys 48% as much in 25 years. Stocks (~7% real return) are the main hedge for retirees with long horizons.