Time To Do A Little Inflation Calculations

[Miss_Piggy]

Generally it is assumed that over long periods of time the Inflation Factor is usually between 3-4%.
However, here it says the Current Inflation Factor is 5.37%: http://inflationdata.com/inflation/

Here’s a simple Inflation Factor Calculator: http://tinyurl.com/4hr4e3

[XL-entLady]

Here’s a simple Inflation Factor Calculator: http://tinyurl.com/4hr4e3
One of the reasons I love the FERS diet COLA! You post the most interesting things! ;) :cheesy:

Lady

[McDuck]

Generally it is assumed that over long periods of time the Inflation Factor is usually between 3-4%.
However, here it says the Current Inflation Factor is 5.37%: http://inflationdata.com/inflation/

Here’s a simple Inflation Factor Calculator: http://tinyurl.com/4hr4e3


Thanks for pointing out this site. It seems to have a lot of good info.

It reminded me that we still have it good here is the US - Zimbabwe Hyperinflation reaches 2.2 Million Percent (http://inflationdata.com/inflation/Inflation_Articles/Zimbabwe_Inflation.asp)



http://inflationdata.com/inflation/images/Zimbabwe_Inflation_10M_Dollars.jpg

As of 7/18/2008 you need
100 of these to equal 4¢ U.S.

[McDuck]

One of the reasons I love the FERS diet COLA!

You are kidding, right?

[XL-entLady]

One of the reasons I love the FERS diet COLA!


You are kidding, right?
There was so much sarcasm dripping off that statement that my fingers were puckering! :rolleyes: :laugh:

Lady