Inflation
Inflation is the slow rise in prices that quietly shrinks what your money can buy. It rarely feels dramatic year to year, but over decades it's relentless — which is why cash sitting still is actually losing value. Investing isn't just about getting rich; it's about outrunning inflation.
Example: At 3% inflation, something costing $100 today costs about $134 in ten years — your dollars buy a third less.
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