The phrase "real dollars" refers to actual money that has value in the real world, as opposed to estimates, inflation, or hypothetical amounts. Full definition
For example, if the annuity payout matches inflation, the gain terms should be in terms of real dollar amounts. (early-retirement-planning-insights.com)
And if you happen to die prematurely, they will receive real dollars for your pennies spent. (hinermangroup.com)
Create a housing budget for yourself, using real dollar amounts instead of percentages. (homebuyinginstitute.com)