Published onDecember 29, 2025If You Want $1,000,000 by Age 50: Starting at 23 vs 30, How Much Do You Need to Invest Each Month?fireinvestingetffinancial-independencecompound-interestA realistic U.S. scenario with an 8% return showing how starting at 23 versus 30 changes the monthly investment needed to reach $1,000,000 by age 50.
Published onDecember 26, 2025Starting at 23: Investing $500, $1,500, or $2,500 a Month with an 8% Return — How Much Earlier Can You Retire?fireinvestingetffinancial-independencecompound-interestA realistic U.S. early-career scenario showing how monthly investments of $500, $1,500, or $2,500 with an 8% return change the timeline to reach a $750,000 FIRE number.