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Compound interest with monthly contributions

Future value of a starting balance plus recurring monthly contributions at a configurable APY — the single calc that motivates most early retirement plans.

Projected ending balance

$540,882 from compounding

Total contributions

$243,408 added after the starting balance

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  • Investment horizon360 months
  • Final monthly contribution$906
  • Starting balance only$76,123
  • Growth minus contributions$540,882

Contributions change the compounding story

Compound interest on a starting balance is powerful, but recurring contributions usually do most of the work in the early years.

This calculator separates:

  • Starting balance
  • New contributions
  • Growth from compounding
  • Contribution increases over time

That split matters because a large ending balance can come from different behaviors. Some plans need a higher return assumption. Others simply need a higher monthly contribution or a longer runway.

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