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Monthly contribution ($)Expected return (%/year)Delay (months)6 monthsInvestment horizon (years)20 years

Cost of waiting

$8,665

That's $1,444 per month of delay

If you start today

$176,706

If you start in 6 months

$168,041

This calculation is for illustrative purposes only. Past returns do not guarantee future results.