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The standard deduction is a portion of income that is not subject to tax and can be used to reduce a tax bill instead of itemizing deductions.| Investopedia
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Inflation is a decrease in the purchasing power of money, reflected in a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy.| Investopedia