Online Financial & Investment Calculators
Inflation Calculator
How Much Is Inflation Eroding Your Savings?
Inflation is the silent thief of savings. When your money sits in a savings account earning near-zero interest, it loses purchasing power every year. With US inflation averaging 3-4% in recent years, every $100,000 in cash effectively loses $3,000-$4,000 in buying power annually. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures this erosion.
The goal isn’t to scare you — it’s to show why investing matters more than just saving. Smart investing in diversified index funds, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), or real estate allows your money to grow at a rate that outpaces inflation and preserves its real value.
How to Use the Inflation Calculator
Enter the amount sitting in your bank account, the annual inflation rate (3% is a reasonable long-term US average), and the time period in years. The calculator will show the real value of your money — its actual purchasing power after inflation — and the total value lost to erosion over time.
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