Why Invest?

See the power of compounding returns and the real cost of waiting. Compare market investing vs a savings account, and watch how starting earlier dramatically grows your wealth over time.

Your Situation

Income & Savings

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Annual contribution: $12,000.00 (15% × $80,000.00)

Starting Balance

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Return Assumptions

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Inflation

Annual Contribution
$12,000.00
15% of salary over 40 yrs
Market Portfolio at 65
$5,311,110.67
10% annual return
Savings Account at 65
$1,140,306.19
4% annual rate
Investing Advantage
$4,170,804.48
Market minus savings account
Portfolio Growth Over Time

The gap between the colored lines and the dashed gray line are gains from compounding.