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How Does Inflation Impact My Standard Of Living?

Inflation can erode purchasing power. For example, a dollar today cannot buy the same amount of goods and services it could 20 years ago. It will continue to erode purchasing power in the future. Use this calculator to determine the impact inflation may have on your standard of living.

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Expenses
Mortgage payment or rent  
Vacation home (mortgage)  
Automobile loan(s)  
Personal loan(s)  
Charge accounts  
Federal income taxes  
State income taxes  
FICA (social security taxes)  
Real estate taxes  
Other taxes  
Utilities  
Household repairs and maintenance  
Food  
Clothing and laundry  
Educational expenses  
Child care  
Automobile expenses (gas, repairs, etc.)  
Other transportation expenses  
Life insurance premiums  
Homeowners (renters) insurance  
Automobile insurance  
Medical, dental and disability insurance  
Entertainment and dining  
Recreation and travel  
Club dues  
Hobbies  
Gifts  
Major home improvements and furnishings  
Professional services  
Charitable contributions  
Other and miscellaneous expenses  
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PAUL FLOOD
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Check out this calculator from the Bureau of Labor Statistics - the US government department the estimates inflation. It calculates the value of a dollar historically - $100 in 1980 is worth $260 today.

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Carolshene Powell
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i NEED A RAISE!

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