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One simple formula can help you estimate investment growth, understand compounding and measure the impact of inflation.

・The Rule of 72 helps you quickly estimate how long it takes for money to double at a fixed annual return. ・Fees and inflation can sharply extend that timeline - your “real” doubling rate is often ...

You don’t need a finance degree to figure out how long it’ll take to double your money as an investor. The Rule of 72 offers a quick shortcut to estimate growth based on interest rates or, on the flip ...