Beginner tool · Goldie
Compound Growth
“Plant the same amount at two different ages. Then watch what extra time can grow.”
— Goldie
Same plan, two ages
Savings or investing?
Forest A — Start Early
Forest B — Start Later
Forest A grew €246,102 larger
because it received 15 extra years of growth.
The forests show the story. The curves show the exact numbers.
Forest A — Start Early
Forest B — Start Later
The Power of Starting Early
Starting 15 years earlier created approximately:
€246,102 more
Same starting amount. Same contribution. Same example return. More time.
What did time grow?
Difference between the forests: €246,102
“At first, most of the forest comes from the seeds you plant. Later, most of the growth can come from the forest itself.”
— Goldie
What happens if Forest B waits longer?
Drag to plant Forest B later.
potential difference from waiting
€246,102
Milestone table
| Age | Early Forest | Later Forest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | €9,536 | Not started | €9,536 |
| 30 | €27,312 | €4,261 | €23,051 |
| 40 | €62,279 | €16,935 | €45,344 |
| 50 | €131,064 | €41,866 | €89,199 |
| 65 | €377,166 | €131,064 | €246,102 |
Can you grow a €100,000 forest?
You did it! Your forest reached €100,000 after 37 years. How much came from you, and how much came from growth?
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