Net Worth

$385KTop 42%

PeakWorth

$4.2M+$182K

FI Age

50y 1m-11mo

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Investment Growth Calculator — From Future Value to Your Real PeakWorth™

Compound interest calculators show you a number. PeakWorth shows you what that number means: when you can stop working and what life it buys.

Key facts

S&P 500 long-term avg return

~10% nominal, ~7% real

$500/mo for 30 yrs @ 7%

~$612K

$1,000/mo for 30 yrs @ 7%

~$1.22M

Doubling time @ 7%

~10 years

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How compound growth really compounds

Compound growth means your returns generate their own returns. Year 1 you earn 7% on your principal. Year 2 you earn 7% on principal + year-1 returns. By year 30, more than 70% of your balance is growth on growth — not your contributions.

This is why starting early dwarfs starting big. $200/mo from age 25 beats $400/mo from age 35 by retirement. Time is the single most powerful variable.

What return assumption to use

For long-term planning, use 7% real (after inflation) for a stock-heavy portfolio, 5% real for a balanced portfolio, 3% real for a bond-heavy portfolio. Avoid using nominal returns (10%) without subtracting inflation — you'll overshoot reality by 30–40%.

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A calculator alone tells you the payment. PeakWorth tells you what that payment costs your retirement — and how every change ripples through the next 30 years of your finances.

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Frequently asked questions

Are calculator returns realistic?

If they assume 10%+ with no inflation adjustment, no. Use 7% real returns for honest long-term projections.

Should I use this for retirement planning?

It's a great starting point, but it ignores taxes, withdrawals, and Social Security. For full retirement modeling, use the Quick Start.

What's the rule of 72?

Divide 72 by your return rate to find doubling time. At 7%, money doubles in ~10.3 years. At 9%, ~8 years.

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