The Rule of 70 applies in any growth rate application.
The Rule of 70 applies in any growth rate application. Let’s say you have $1000 in savings and you have three alternatives for investing these funds. How long would it take to double your savings in each of these 3 accounts?
· A savings account earning 1.5 % interest per year
· A U.S. Treasury bond mutual fund earning 3.5% interest per year
· A stock market mutual fund earning 9% interest per year