DON'T UNDER-ESTIMATE THE DAMAGE OF INFLATION

One good reason for making sure you are not investing too conservatively is the damage of inflation. Although today's inflation rate is low by historical standards, it still continues to erode your future purchasing power. And if inflation ever goes up (which at some point before you retire is likely), it will even further reduce the purchasing power of your retirement nest-egg.

The chart below illustrates what $1000 is worth at various inflation rates after various periods of time. That's why it's important to save as much as you possibly can, particularly when you keep in mind that not too many years ago, inflation was at double-digit levels!

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