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Find out when you'll reach your savings goal with compound interest
Starting at 25, saving 500/month at 7% annual return reaches 1,000,000 in about 30 years at age 55. Over 630,000 comes from interest alone!
With 1,000/month at 10% return, you'd reach 1,000,000 in about 20 years by age 50. Higher returns accelerate the timeline dramatically.
Even a modest 200/month starting at 20 can reach 500,000 by your early 60s at 5% return. Time is your greatest asset.
The S&P 500 has averaged about 10% annually before inflation (7% after inflation) over the past century. However, past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
Compound interest earns returns on your returns. Over decades, this snowball effect means interest can contribute more than your actual savings. Starting 10 years earlier can double your final amount.
Absolutely! This calculator uses a fixed monthly amount, but in reality you'll likely increase savings as your income grows. Even small annual increases make a huge difference.