Save now vs. save later
A penny saved is a penny earned, but a penny saved today is a penny earning more. It is never too soon to begin taking advantage of compounding interest, so if you start saving now you will need to save considerably less than if you wait a few years. Use this calculator to determine how much extra you will need to save if you wait.
Any rate of return entered into the calculator to project future values should be a reasonable average return for the period. Rates of return will vary over time, and generally the higher the rate of return the higher the degree of risk.
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