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1.
The Rule of 72 states that if you divide 72 by a given interest rate, you will learn how many years it will take for an investment to double. How long would it take for an investment with an interest rate of 4% to double?
18 years. Dividing 72 by 4 gives you 18.
2.
Which of the following are not tax-sheltered investments you can use to compound interest?
Municipal bonds. Tax-deferred retirement plans and deferred annuities provide compounding interest, but municipal bonds pay only simple interest. However, you can get the effect of compound interest with a municipal bond fund if you reinvest the dividends.
3.
The longer an investment is allowed to compound interest, the higher its return will be.
True. Although time wont affect the actual rate of return, the return itself will grow, and it will grow much larger than it would from simple interest.
4.
Reinvesting your dividends helps you compound your earnings because it _______.
Builds your investment base. The larger your investment base, the more there is to compound.
5.
To find out the rate of interest that you would need to double your investment in a certain number of years, _______.
Divide 72 by the number of years. To find out the rate of interest you will need to double your investment in a certain amount of years, divide 72 by the number of years.
