Inflation Loss Calculator

Inflation doesn’t feel dramatic — but over time it silently destroys purchasing power. This calculator shows how much value you lose by doing nothing.

Inputs

Year by year

Year	Nominal amount	Real value (today)	Loss vs today

Results

Reality check

Keeping cash “safe” for — years means:

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Final real value

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Total purchasing power lost

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Loss percentage

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Why this matters

Even “safe” cash loses value every year. Inflation is the reason doing nothing is still a financial decision.

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