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 What Can a Million Dollars Buy You? $1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement. Risk Perspective Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk. Mortgages in Retirement Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.