Goal calculator · fixed rate
How long to reach $500,000 investing $500/month?
Fixed assumed returns — a planning illustration, not a forecast. For what markets actually did, use a historical what-if.
| Assumed return | Approx. years |
|---|---|
| 5% / year | 32.9 years |
| 7% / year | 27.5 years |
| 8% / year | 25.5 years |
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