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$100,000 doesn't buy what it did 25 years ago.
@jonerlichman
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The video effectively uses a relatable and shocking statistic about inflation to capture attention. The visual demonstration of declining purchasing power, combined with a clear and concise message, makes the information easily digestible and shareable.
Summary
The video illustrates the impact of inflation by showing how the purchasing power of $100,000 has decreased significantly over the past 25 years. It highlights that what $100,000 could buy a quarter-century ago is now equivalent to about $53,000 today, suggesting the need for investment to combat this erosion of value.
Structure
- 1Introduction to inflation's effect on money's value
- 2Demonstration of $100,000's declining purchasing power over time
- 3Comparison of $100,000's value 25 years ago to today
- 4Concluding thought on growing money
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$100,000 doesn't buy what it did 25 years ago.
25 years ago:
$100,000
20 years ago:
$88,000
(Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI)
15 years ago:
$79,000
(Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI)
10 years ago:
$74,000
(Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI)
5 years ago:
$65,000
(Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI)
4 years ago:
$61,000
(Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI)
2 years ago:
$56,000
(Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI)
Today:
$53,000
(Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI)
Original caption
Inflation ate half your money over 25 years. #investing One of the strongest cases for investing is the simple fact that the value of money erodes over time. You’ve probably noticed things costing more and the frustration that presents. Now consider rhe fast that according to U.S. government figures, what would have been worth $100,000 25 years ago is now worth about half that. How are you growing your money? This is not financial advice. #stocks #money
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