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$500 invested at 12% for 30 years

Future value

$14,980

Interest earned

$14,480

Total growth

2,895.99%

Investing $500 at 12% compounded annually for 30 years grows to $14,980. That's $14,480 of compound interest earned on your original $500.

FV = $500 × (1 + 12%)^30

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