Historical Inflation This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power. You are viewing this website at a small screen resolution which doesn't support calculators. Click here to view this calculator. Have A Question About This Topic? Name Email Address Question Thank you! Oops! Related Content Inflation & Your Money It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments. 16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up. Exploring Retirement Plans for Small Businesses Help small businesses make better retirement decisions for employees with this eye-catching and informative infographic.