You've heard of the power of compounding interest, but growing your 401(k) plan to its full potential will depend on the rate ...

The rule of 72 is a shortcut investors can use to determine how long it will take their investment to double based on a fixed annual rate of return. To use the rule of 72, divide 72 by the fixed rate ...

Real rate of return adjusts for inflation, providing a true growth measure. S&P 500's real rate is 7.9%, versus a nominal 11.8%, due to inflation. Using real rates in retirement planning ensures ...

Every thriving business relies on a robust return on investment (ROI) to help gauge whether its investments are yielding a profit. Although you as an individual investor possess shallower pockets than ...

If you've dabbled in investing, you've likely heard of the "Rule of 72." It's a back-of-the-envelope metric for calculating how quickly an investment will double in value. Most financial metrics are ...

A retirement expert has raised alarm bells over an investment assumption made by two of the nation’s favorite money mavens. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Suze Orman said that ...

Goldman Sachs is projecting more modest returns for the S&P 500 (SP500) over the next decade, signaling a shift from the ...

Most people can appreciate a good shortcut, and in the world of investing, few are as beloved as the Rule of 72. The Rule of 72 is a simple mental math trick that tells you roughly how long it will ...