Inflation at 2.9% erodes purchasing power for FIRE goals
Rising inflation means a larger portfolio is needed for desired retirement lifestyles, as 2.9% CPI erodes purchasing power. By Tobias Renn.
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FI number
$1,200,000
$48,000 a year at 4%
Years to it
24
from $90,000, saving $24,000 a year
Real return
4.39%
7% nominal less 2.5% inflation
Hour lost to a commute
−11.1%
$46.88 → $41.67 on a 60-minute day
4% yield, after everything
1.07%
less a 10% fee, less inflation
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