Here’s how the Rule of 72 works: Divide 72 by your expected annual interest rate (as a percentage, not a decimal). The answer is roughly the number of years it will take for your money to double. For ...

The Rule of 72 is an easy way to calculate how long it will take your investment to double in value. Here's how it works.

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Wouldn’t it be great if you could quickly determine how much your savings could be worth in the future? Or how much you need to earn on your savings to reach a goal? It’s easy to set a savings goal ...

According to Federal Reserve data, the median retirement account balance among Americans was only $86,900 as of 2022. And there's a good reason for that. After all, it’s hard to save for retirement ...