Economics

What Inflation Rate Should I Use For Retirement Calculations?

When budgeting for retirement, financial gurus recommend considering a 3% yearly inflation rate. That is, in fact, a greater rate than the government has calculated in recent years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) by tracking monthly average prices of consumer goods. The CPI is defined as “a measure

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