Economy

Inflation

Start with $100 of buying power. Slide years and an example inflation rate. Watch what that hundred can still pretend to buy.

Buying power of $100

$100.00

To buy the original basket later you would need about $100.00 in this example.

Then: $100

Buying power now

Takeaway: If prices rise, the same bill buys a smaller basket — this is the shrinking sticker, not a forecast.

This is educational, not advice. Example rates and taxes are illustrations. Real accounts, markets, and tax rules can look different — sometimes a lot. No number on this page is a recommendation.

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