Investment returns, superannuation contributions and the effect of time on a balance

What this note covers

1. Return, rate of return, and the two ways money grows
2. Simple interest investments and term deposits
3. Compound interest on a scientific calculator
4. Regular contributions and building a year-by-year table
5. Superannuation: how the balance is fed
6. Comparing investments, real returns and risk
7. How investment and superannuation are examined

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes