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Understanding Compound Interest

Compound interest is the interest calculated on the initial principal, which also includes all of the accumulated interest from previous periods. It's often referred to as "interest on interest," and it's a powerful tool for wealth building over time due to the magic of exponential growth.

Unlike simple interest, where interest is only calculated on the principal amount, compound interest allows your earnings to grow at an accelerating rate. The more frequently your interest compounds, the faster your money grows.

Key Concepts:

  • Principal: The initial amount of money invested or borrowed.
  • Interest Rate: The percentage of the principal charged as interest per period.
  • Compounding Frequency: How often the interest is calculated and added to the principal. Common frequencies include annually, semi-annually, quarterly, monthly, and daily.
  • Time Horizon: The length of time the investment or loan is held.

The Compound Interest Formula:

The formula used to calculate compound interest is:

A = P (1 + r/n)^(nt)

Where:

  • A = the future value of the investment/loan, including interest
  • P = the principal investment amount (the initial deposit or loan amount)
  • r = the annual interest rate (as a decimal)
  • n = the number of times that interest is compounded per year
  • t = the number of years the money is invested or borrowed for

How the Calculator Works:

Our calculator takes your initial investment (Principal), the Annual Interest Rate, the Number of Years, and the Compounding Frequency. It then applies the compound interest formula to determine the total amount you'll have at the end of the period, as well as the total interest earned.

Example Calculation:

Let's say you invest $5,000 (Principal) at an 8% annual interest rate (r=0.08) for 15 years (t=15), with interest compounding monthly (n=12).

  • P = 5000
  • r = 0.08
  • n = 12
  • t = 15

Using the formula:

A = 5000 * (1 + 0.08/12)^(12*15)

A = 5000 * (1 + 0.0066667)^(180)

A = 5000 * (1.0066667)^(180)

A ≈ 5000 * 3.3076

A ≈ $16,538.00

The total interest earned would be $16,538.00 - $5,000 = $11,538.00.

As you can see from this example, the power of compounding can significantly increase your investment over time, especially with a longer time horizon and more frequent compounding.

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