What is the rule of 72 and how can you use it to manage your investments and your portfolio?

The Rule of 72 is an easy way to calculate how long it will take your investment to double in value. Here's how it works.
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A 12% retirement return assumption is 'absolutely nuts,' expert says. Here's a realistic rate to expect

While a 12% annual rate of return has been suggested as possible in retirement investing, that's not always achievable. Here's why you may want to anticipate a more conservative return to account for ...
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Microsoft Excel: 3 ways to calculate internal rate of return in Excel

Q. I have prepared projections for a proposed project, and I want to calculate the internal rate of return. Instead of using Excel’s IRR function, should I use simple math formulas so others can ...

Alternatives to the rule of 72 that provide a more precise measuring tool for you and your portfolio

The Rule of 72 is a simple calculation tool for investors to use, but it's not necessarily the most precise. Here are some ...
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What Is a Realistic Rate of Return for Retirement?

Everyone loves seeing growth in their portfolio. However, a good year of investing doesn't necessarily indicate a sound long-term investment strategy. Generating sufficient retirement income means ...
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Interim rate of return: A better approach to valuing early-stage startups

Convertible instruments, whether in the form of convertible notes, simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs) or otherwise, have long been used in the startup world to avoid a fundamental issue: the ...