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The numbers that matter

Most people don't know how much they actually take home after taxes. Or how much their savings will be worth in 20 years. These aren't complicated calculations — but they change how you think about money.

Why compound interest calculators exist

The S&P 500 has returned ~10% annually since 1926. After inflation, that's ~7%. Here's what that means:

Monthly investmentAfter 10 yearsAfter 25 yearsAfter 40 years
$200/mo$34,617$162,037$525,688
$500/mo$86,543$405,093$1,314,222
$1,000/mo$173,085$810,187$2,628,444

At 7% annual return. These are projections, not guarantees.

State taxes: $100K salary comparison

StateState taxAnnual take-homeMonthly
Texas0%$75,929$6,327
Colorado4.4%$71,529$5,961
New York6.85%$69,079$5,757
California9.3%$66,629$5,552

Texas vs California: $775/month difference. That's $9,300/year.

Inflation math

The Fed targets 2% inflation. Historically it's averaged 3%. At 3% inflation:

  • $100K today → $74K purchasing power in 10 years
  • $100K today → $55K purchasing power in 20 years
  • $100K today → $41K purchasing power in 30 years

This is why savings accounts paying 0.5% are losing money in real terms.

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