• REAL VALUE
  • LOSS TRACKING
  • ADJUSTED GAINS
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to analyze purchasing power retention with your AI

Connect your financial data to the Inflation-Adjusted Return Calculator. Your AI then handles the math to show you what your money is actually worth.

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Short answer

How do I see if my returns are actually beating inflation?

Your AI uses the inflation-adjusted ratio to compare your nominal gains against the rising cost of living. This tells you how much real value you've preserved. You'll see the specific outcomes below.

The results you get

What this analysis reveals

Once your AI processes your data, you get these specific insights.

REAL VALUE

Purchasing power ratio

The AI calculates the ratio of value preserved. You see if your wealth is growing or shrinking in real terms.

LOSS TRACKING

Inflation impact

The tool identifies how much of your nominal gain was eaten by inflation. You get a clear view of your hidden costs.

ADJUSTED GAINS

Inflation-adjusted returns

Your AI converts raw percentage returns into real returns. This shows your true performance over time.

HUMAN REVIEW

Strategy decisions

The AI provides the math, but you decide how to shift your portfolio. You use these numbers to make the final calls.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of adjusting your numbers for inflation.

  1. Ingest returns

    Your AI reads your investment performance and inflation data from your connected files.

    calculate_purchasing_power_ratio

  2. Calculate ratio

    The agent runs the math to find the ratio of value preserved after inflation hits your nominal gains.

    calculate_purchasing_power_ratio

  3. Compare values

    The AI compares your current purchasing power against your starting baseline to show real growth.

    calculate_purchasing_power_ratio

  4. Summarize results

    The agent presents the final inflation-adjusted figures in a format you can use for planning.

    calculate_purchasing_power_ratio

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Use these prompts to kick off the analysis with your AI.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap the bracketed info for your actual file names or sheet names.

Inflation-Adjusted Return Calculator Connector

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Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PnpxxbHYow1o4teEyBmaGELJ5nJ14Pb0OJRM0wWu/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Inflation-Adjusted Return Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "inflation-adjusted-return-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PnpxxbHYow1o4teEyBmaGELJ5nJ14Pb0OJRM0wWu/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Calculate my purchasing power ratio using the data in my '2023_returns.csv' file.

  • Based on the inflation rates in my 'CPI_data.xlsx', what is my real return on the portfolio in my Google Sheet?

  • Compare my nominal gains from the 'investment_log.json' against the inflation data to show my value preservation.

  • Run a purchasing power analysis on my retirement fund spreadsheet and tell me the real growth rate.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my actual investment numbers?

    No. The AI only reads your data to perform calculations; it cannot modify your original files or accounts.

  • 02

    Does the AI automatically pull inflation data from the web?

    No. The AI uses the specific inflation data you provide through your connected files or sheets.

  • 03

    Can I use this with Claude?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop.

  • 04

    Will the AI delete my spreadsheets?

    No. This MCP is designed for reading and calculating, not for deleting or overwriting your data.

  • 05

    Do I need to provide the inflation rate manually?

    The AI needs access to an inflation data source, such as a CSV or spreadsheet, to perform the calculation.

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