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$500 invested at 5% for 20 years

Future value

$1,327

Interest earned

$827

Total growth

165.33%

Investing $500 at 5% compounded annually for 20 years grows to $1,327. That's $827 of compound interest earned on your original $500.

FV = $500 × (1 + 5%)^20

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