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$500 invested at 6% for 30 years

Future value

$2,872

Interest earned

$2,372

Total growth

474.349%

Investing $500 at 6% compounded annually for 30 years grows to $2,872. That's $2,372 of compound interest earned on your original $500.

FV = $500 × (1 + 6%)^30

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