Inflation Calculator
See how inflation erodes the value of your money over time.
Cost in 10 Years
$13,439
Purchasing Power Left
$7,374
Purchasing Power Lost
-$2,626
How inflation erodes purchasing power
Inflation means prices rise over time. If inflation is 3% per year, something that costs $10,000 today will cost about $13,439 in 10 years. Your money buys less every year unless it grows faster than inflation.
Why investing matters
Cash sitting in a savings account earning 0.5% loses value every year if inflation is 3%. That is a real loss of 2.5% annually. Investing in assets that outpace inflation -- stocks, real estate, or active trading -- is how you preserve and grow your wealth.
The compounding effect of inflation
Just like compound interest works in your favor when investing, inflation compounds against you. At 3% inflation, your purchasing power drops by roughly 26% over 10 years. At 5%, it drops by about 40%. The longer you wait, the more you lose.
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