This application calculates basic compound interest over a specified number of years. Typically you would use this to figure out the value of an investment (stock, mutual fund, bond, CD, bank account, etc.). But it can also be used to plan out a retirement strategy, see the value of your money affected by estimated inflation, or see how contributions will add up over time.

1. Number of Years to Show (years)
2. Estimated Interest Earned Per Year (7.7 is stock market average) (%)
3. Initial Investment Principal ($)

Show Contribution Options... >

1. Yearly Contributions to Investment ($)
2. Yearly Increase In Contributions (% or $) % OR $

Show Retirement Options... >

1. Start Retirement After... (years)
2. Use Interest Earned During Retirement for Living Expenses

Show Other Options... >

1. Yearly Fees (such as brokerage fees) ($)
2. Inflation Rate (3.1 is rough U.S. average) (%)

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