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Compound interest calculator
Enter a starting balance, a yearly rate, the years and any regular contribution to see the ending balance and the interest earned.
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How it works
Each period the balance earns rate divided by periods per year. The ending balance is the starting amount grown by compounding, plus each contribution grown from the period it was added. Contributions are assumed to be made at the end of each period.
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What is compound interest?
Interest earned on both the original amount and the interest already added. Over time it grows faster than simple interest.
Is the rate guaranteed?
No. Savings and investment returns vary. The calculator shows what a steady rate would produce, not what you will earn.
What does the compounding frequency change?
More frequent compounding adds interest to the balance sooner, so the ending balance is slightly higher at the same yearly rate.
Is anything saved?
No. The math runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to us.
Is this tax or financial advice?
No. It is a calculator for general information. Check the numbers against your own records, and ask an accountant before you act on them.
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