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$5,000 invested at 3% for 30 years

Future value

$12,136

Interest earned

$7,136

Total growth

142.726%

Investing $5,000 at 3% compounded annually for 30 years grows to $12,136. That's $7,136 of compound interest earned on your original $5,000.

FV = $5,000 × (1 + 3%)^30

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