Compound Interest Calculator — Project Investment Growth

Visualize the compounding power of money over time with our free financial growth calculator. Model initial principal investments, recurring monthly contributions, annual interest rates, and compounding frequencies to forecast long-term wealth accumulation. Generate year-by-year balance schedules and interactive charts to plan for retirement, savings targets, and financial independence.

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Compound Interest & FIRE Calculator

Visualize the magic of compound interest. See how consistent monthly investments can grow your wealth over time to achieve Financial Independence.

Investment Variables

Historically, the S&P 500 averages around 8-10% annually.

What is FIRE?

FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. It's a movement focused on extreme savings and investing to retire decades earlier than traditional budgets allow. The core of this strategy is leveraging compound interest.

Total Balance
$345,742
Total Invested
$130,000
Total Interest Earned
$215,742

Wealth Growth Projection

How to Use

  1. 1Enter your initial principal investment amount.
  2. 2Set your expected annual interest rate and monthly deposit.
  3. 3View your total interest earned and long-term balance curve.

Common Use Cases

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    Planning retirement fund trajectories across 10, 20, or 30 years.

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    Modeling high-yield savings account (HYSA) earnings over time.

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    Comparing regular savings growth against diversified index fund returns.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the compound interest formula used?
We use A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt) with adjustments for regular continuous deposits.
How frequently should interest compound?
Most bank savings accounts compound daily or monthly, while bonds compound semi-annually.
Does this calculator account for inflation?
You can factor in inflation by subtracting the expected inflation rate (e.g. 2.5%) from your estimated gross return.

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