<The Wealth Calculator - Compound Interest Calculator
Your Numbers
Initial Investment
The amount of money you start with before making any contributions.
Annual Interest Rate
The yearly return rate. S&P 500 has averaged ~10% historically. Be conservative — use 6–8% for planning.
Time Period
Compounding Frequency
How often interest is calculated and added to your balance. More frequent = more growth.
Monthly Contribution
Adjust for Inflation Shows real purchasing power
Inflation Rate
Total Value
Total Invested
Interest Earned
Enter your numbers to see how your wealth compounds over time.
Growth Over Time
Balance trajectory · year by year
Year-by-Year Breakdown
Year Balance Invested Interest Return
Goal Settings
Target Wealth
$
Starting Amount
$
Annual Interest Rate
%
Time to Goal
Compounding
Monthly Savings Needed
to reach your goal
Your Goal
You'll Invest
Interest Earns
Your Path to the Goal
Scenario Settings
Monthly Investment
$
Annual Return Rate
%
Total Years
Years You Delay
Start Now

If you begin today

If you wait 5 years

The cost of waiting — money you will never have
Growth Comparison