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What Does Purchasing Power Mean?

By Matthew Frankel, CFPUpdated Nov 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Key Points

  • Purchasing power reflects how much can be bought with a set amount of money over time.
  • Inflation reduces purchasing power, meaning money buys less due to rising prices.
  • To outpace inflation, investments should grow faster than the annual inflation rate.

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