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 ...

Many savers spend years juggling calculators and advice, yet a single formula could reveal whether your nest egg is on track for the future.

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