Inflation-Adjusted Retirement Planning

Inflation

Historical US $ Inflation Rates

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the shrinking dollar

Inflation of the US dollar is commonly measured as a percentage change from year to year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI).  As can be seen in the underlying chart, it is not a constant, but varies considerable from year to year.  It even has negative years, which is called deflation.  The rate of inflation pertains to the purchasing power of the US dollar, but is reflected as price increases on the goods and services purchased.      

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

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