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The FIRE Exit
Glossary

Inflation

The gradual rise in prices over time, which means the same amount of money buys less each year. Even modest inflation compounds, roughly halving cash's spending power over a couple of decades.

What it means for you

Your plan has to out-grow inflation, which is why long-term savings usually sit in investments rather than cash.

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