The cost of waiting

Starting earlier gives your contributions more time to compound. This compares starting now with waiting a few years — same monthly amount — so you can see what the delay might cost. Illustrative, with a hypothetical rate.

Cost of waiting
If you start now
If you wait
Start nowWait

Illustrative example with a hypothetical rate. Not advice or a forecast — investing involves risk, including loss of capital.

Key terms: Compound Interest

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