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Compound Interest Calculator

Visualize the long-term power of compounding and see when your money starts doing the hard work.

UPGRADE
Decision Inputs

Your starting amount of money. E.g., $10,000

Amount added each month. Higher contributions grow your portfolio faster. E.g., $500

Time horizon in years. Longer periods allow more compounding. E.g., 30

Expected annual return percentage. Historical stock market average is ~7-10%. E.g., 8

Analysis Result

Calculation Pending

Adjust your inputs and click "Calculate Growth" to see your results.

"Seeing the long-term impact of just an extra $200 a month motivated me to start today."

Jessica P.— Small Business Owner

Risks & Limitations

  • Returns are never linear; actual market performance will fluctuate significantly year-to-year.
  • Inflation will reduce the future purchasing power of the calculated amount.
  • Taxes (capital gains or income) are not included in this deterministic model.

Next Steps

Maximize Your ReturnsLearn about Tax-Advantaged AccountsReview Historical Market ReturnsDocumentation: Compound Interest

Key Definitions

Compound Interest
Interest calculated on the initial principal, which also includes all of the accumulated interest from previous periods.
Principal
The original sum of money invested or lent, before interest is added.
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
The real rate of return earned on an investment, taking into account the effect of compounding interest.

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Data Sources
  • Standard Compound Interest Formula
Model Assumptions
  • Monthly compounding
  • •Fixed annual return rate
  • •No taxes or fees
Last UpdatedFebruary 2025