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The Math

Real numbers. How much $100/month grows, how to reach $1M, and more.

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What Is the $1,000 a Month Rule in Investing?

If you invest $1,000/month starting at 25, you could have over $3 million by 65. Here's the math.…

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How Much Will $100 a Month Be Worth in 30 Years?

Short answer: about $217,000. Long answer: it depends on where you put it — and the difference is massive.…

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How to Turn $1,000 Into $5,000: Realistic Strategies

Turning $1,000 into $5,000 is a 400% return. Here's what that actually looks like — and what to avoid.…

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The Rules

Named investing rules explained simply — the 70/30 rule, 3-5-7 rule, and more.

The Basics

Stock market fundamentals for absolute beginners. Start here.

Young Investors

Investing guides for millennials, Gen Z, students, and teens.