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Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public.

When we put our money in the market, or before we even do, one of the biggest questions we have is: How long will it take for this investment to really grow? Luckily, there's a mathematical shortcut ...