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$500 invested at 8% for 30 years

Future value

$5,031

Interest earned

$4,531

Total growth

906.266%

Investing $500 at 8% compounded annually for 30 years grows to $5,031. That's $4,531 of compound interest earned on your original $500.

FV = $500 × (1 + 8%)^30

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