Inflation Impact Calculator — real value of your savings

How to use

1. Enter today's amount, expected inflation, and years.

General information only — not medical, financial or legal advice. Figures cross-checked against public official sources (IRS / HMRC / NHS / WHO guidance) as of 2026-08. For decisions that matter, confirm with a licensed professional in your country.

About this tool

Purchasing power decays geometrically: real value = amount ÷ (1 + inflation)^years. At 6% inflation, money halves in buying power roughly every 12 years (rule of 72). This tool shows the curve year-by-year and the annual return your savings must beat just to stand still — the number banks rarely volunteer.

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