Inflation

Inflation-Adjusted Retirement Planning

Inflation

The US Consumer Price Index

The US consumer price index (CPI) is a measure of average price increases compiled from a standard basket of goods and services by the US Bureau of Labor. It is measured monthly. The annual rate of inflation is commonly derived from CPI, usually using the December on December figures. The CPI accurately reflects inflation over decades, but less accurately over months. Cost of living increases (COLA) is commonly derived from the CPI.

Historical US $ Inflation Rates	Current US $ Inflation Rates	Future US $ Inflation Rates
The US Consumer Price Index	Money as a Commodity (Supply versus Demand)	Adjusting Retirement Income for Inflation
The Real Rate of Interest	Countering Inflation	Constant Dollars