Calculadora de Juros Compostos

Overview

Compound interest is interest earned on both your original principal and on previously-accumulated interest. Albert Einstein reputedly called it 'the most powerful force in the universe' — though that quote is apocryphal, the underlying math is real. A modest 7% annual return doubles your money every 10 years through compounding. Over 40 years of working life, a single $10,000 investment becomes about $150,000 without adding another dollar. Understanding this changes how you think about retirement savings, debt, and time itself.

How It Works

The formula is A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where A is the final amount, P is principal, r is annual interest rate, n is compounding periods per year, and t is years. With monthly compounding (n=12), a 5% annual rate effectively becomes ~5.116% (the 'APY' or annual percentage yield). The calculator handles all combinations — you input the principal, optional regular contributions, rate, time, and compounding frequency, and it shows both the final balance and a year-by-year breakdown.

When to Use This

Run this when planning retirement contributions to see how starting earlier dramatically changes outcomes. Compare loan offers by computing total interest paid (compound interest works against you on debt). Evaluate whether to invest in index funds vs paying off low-interest debt. Show kids and teens what saving $50/month from age 18 turns into by age 65 — the result is shocking enough to motivate lifetime saving habits.

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