Beginner tool · Tally
Inflation Reality
“Cash feels safe — but quietly loses value every year. Let's see what your money is worth in real terms.”
— Tally
Today
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€1.000
today's euros
In 10 years
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€781
today's purchasing power
-€219
real value lost over 10 years (22%)
ECB target: 2%. Historical NL average: 2-3%. Sometimes spikes higher.
Tally's reality check: this is why long-term money usually needs to grow. Cash protects you from market drops — but inflation slowly eats it. Most beginners park their emergency fund in cash and invest the rest.
⚠️ Educational only · Not a prediction of future inflation