Simple Investing Calculator

What it is: Money you start with today.

Why it matters: This balance has the most time to compound.

Example: $10,000

What it is: How often you add money.

Why it matters: More frequent investing slightly improves compounding.

Example: Monthly

What it is: Money you invest each period.

Why it matters: Regular contributions can matter more than your starting amount.

Example: $500

What it is: Your yearly growth assumption in percent.

Why it matters: Higher return assumptions increase the projected value.

Example: 7%

What it is: How long you keep investing.

Why it matters: Longer time gives compounding more power.

Example: 10 years