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Formula for Future Value (FV):
FV = P * (1 + r/n)^(nt) + PMT * [(1 + r/n)^(nt) - 1] / (r/n)Where:
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| Year | Starting Balance | Contributions | Interest Earned | Ending Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | $9,600 | $0 | $9,600 |
| 2026 | $9,600 | $9,600 | $288 | $19,488 |
| 2027 | $19,488 | $0 | $584 | $20,072 |
| 2028 | $20,072 | $12,000 | $960 | $33,032 |
| Scenario | Initial Balance | Monthly Contribution | Interest Rate | Years | Future Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Interest | $5,000 | $0 | 0% | 10 | $5,000 |
| Short-Term Plan | $2,000 | $200 | 3% | 0.5 | $3,212 |
| High Inflation | $0 | $300 | -2% | 5 | $17,200 |
| Weekly Contributions | $0 | $25 (weekly) | 5% | 10 | $16,800 |
| One-Time Lump Sum | $50,000 | $0 | 4% | 15 | $90,000 |