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$500 invested at 9% for 40 years

Future value

$15,705

Interest earned

$15,205

Total growth

3,040.94%

Investing $500 at 9% compounded annually for 40 years grows to $15,705. That's $15,205 of compound interest earned on your original $500.

FV = $500 × (1 + 9%)^40

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