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If the cost of living goes up 4 percent and you get a 4 percent pay hike, you're breaking even, right? Nope.
» Are you keeping pace with inflation? -- First, understand what inflation is and how it's calculated. Tool: Inflation calculator
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» Inflation under suspicion -- We're always considering the wrong number when gauging the inflation rate. Add Alert
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» Don't let inflation derail retirement -- It's not enough just to save for retirement. It's got to last. How to: Beat inflation in retirement
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