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DPR87
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Hi folks, this may be a silly question but what is the most reliable way of seeing at what percentage inflation is currently at?
New to saving and investing and would like to know what % I need to aim to beat.
Thanks
New to saving and investing and would like to know what % I need to aim to beat.
Thanks
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ONS shows detailed stats, including this useful summary :https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/timeseries/l55o/mm23Select frequency: year and table view:
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As above, there are published indices (and a selection to choose from), but the most reliable measure is your own personal inflation, so monitor your own expenditure closely!DPR87 said:Hi folks, this may be a silly question but what is the most reliable way of seeing at what percentage inflation is currently at?
New to saving and investing and would like to know what % I need to aim to beat.1 -
Going forward most people use somewhere between 2 and 3 % in their calculations , although it could be different of course .1
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Thanks everyone. Very informative0
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