Project investment growth with compound interest, regular contributions, and inflation adjustment.
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Compound returns accelerate over time. Consider fees, taxes, and inflation on actual purchasing power.
Compound interest is often called the eighth wonder of the world, and for good reason. The concept is simple: you earn returns not just on your original investment, but on all the returns that have accumulated before it. Over long periods, this creates exponential growth.
The difference between a 7% and a 9% annual return may seem small, but over 30 years, a 100,000 investment grows to roughly 760,000 at 7% versus 1,330,000 at 9%. That two-percentage-point difference results in 75% more wealth.
Inflation is the silent eroder of returns. A nominal return of 8% with 3% inflation gives you a real return of approximately 5%. Always consider your returns in real (inflation-adjusted) terms to understand the actual growth in your purchasing power.
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