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Investment

The Snowball

An Interactive Experience

The Snowball

What happens when you let compound interest do its thing?

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$100 a month. That's all it takes.

One small commitment. The start of something bigger than you realize.

Year 5

$7,397

It doesn't feel like much yet.

You've put in $6,000. Your earnings: $1,397.

Year 15

$34,604

But the math is quietly working.

You've put in $18,000. Your earnings: $16,604.

Year 25

$95,103

This is where it changes.

You put in $30,000. You earned $65,103. Your money is now making more than you are.

Year 40

$349,101

From $100 a month. That's the snowball.

Total contributed: $48,000. Total earned: $301,101.

Build Your Snowball

Adjust the numbers to see how your snowball grows.

$100
$25$2,000
8%
4%12%
30 years
5 years50 years

Your snowball grows to

$0

You contributed

$0

Compound interest earned

$0

Start small. Start now.
Let time do the rest.

This is a hypothetical illustration only and does not represent the performance of any specific investment. Actual results will vary. Investment returns are not guaranteed. Consult a financial professional before making investment decisions.

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