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Inflation calculator

Inflation quietly shrinks what your money can buy. See how much a sum today will be worth in the future — and how much you’d need then to keep the same purchasing power.

$10,000 buys this in 20 yrs

$5,537

Purchasing power, future dollars

To buy today's $10,000

$18,061

You'll need this in 20 yrs

Value lost to inflation

$4,463

Stay ahead of inflation

Cash loses value over time. Investing for long-term goals has historically outpaced inflation — a brokerage or robo-advisor makes it straightforward.

Assumes a constant annual rate for illustration; real inflation varies year to year. Not financial advice.