Compound interest
A first deposit, a little each month, and time: what savings become when interest earns interest in turn.
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How it is worked out
Every month, the interest is added to the capital, and the next month it earns in turn. Over a long time, this makes more difference than the amount paid in.
The calculation assumes a steady return and interest added every month, with no tax or fees. A regulated savings account counts its interest by fortnight and pays it once a year: the real result is a little lower.
with r the monthly rate
Going further
Questions
What return to enter?
Your investment's, net of fees. For one that varies, like shares, take a cautious average.
Why start early?
Because time counts more than the amount: ten more years often double what the interest brings.
Are taxes counted?
No: the result is gross. Depending on the investment, the interest may be taxed or exempt.