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Money Lab
See why the timing of strong and weak returns can matter even when long-run average returns look similar.
Scenario comparison
Smooth base return
6.0% each year
Weak returns early
Same 20-year return set; -19.0% year first
Weak returns later
Same 20-year return set; -19.0% year last
Use this lab to compare assumptions, not to predict guaranteed outcomes.
Assumptions
Only assumptions that affect this scenario are shown.
Starting amount
Base annual rate
Time horizon
Monthly contribution