How Long to Double Money at 5%

This page shows how long it takes for money to double at a 5% annual return.

Method	Years to Double
Exact Compound Interest	14.21
Rule of 72 Estimate	14.4

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Example Investment Scenario

Example scenario using compound interest:

Monthly investment: $1,000
Expected return: 7%
Investment horizon: 30 years

Estimated future value: ,219,971

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