Compound Interest & Savings Growth

10-year wealth projection with contributions vs interest split.

Assumes 6% annualized return, compounding monthly.

Future Value (10 yrs)
$74,850 USD
6% Annualized
Growth over 10 years
Year 1Year 10
Total Deposits
$41,000
Interest Earned
$33,850
Rule of 72: at 6%, your money doubles every 12 years. Time in the market beats timing the market.
Did you know?
Albert Einstein supposedly called compound interest "the eighth wonder of the world" — but the quote is likely apocryphal, the math is real.

Formula

FV = P(1 + r/n)^(nt) + monthly contributions

FAQs

What is the Rule of 72?
Divide 72 by your annual rate to estimate years to double: 72 / 6 = 12 years.