Compound Interest Calculator

Determine how much your money can grow using the power of compound interest.

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Step 1: Initial Investment

Initial Investment

Amount of money that you have available to invest initially.

Step 2: Contribute

Monthly Contribution

Amount that you plan to add to the principal every month, or a negative number for the amount that you plan to withdraw every month.

Length of Time in Years

Length of time, in years, that you plan to save.

Step 3: Interest Rate

Estimated Interest Rate

Your estimated annual interest rate.

Interest rate variance range

Range of interest rates (above and below the rate set above) that you desire to see results for.

Step 4: Compound It

Compound Frequency

Times per year that interest will be compounded.

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