How Compound Interest Works Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset. You are viewing this website at a small screen resolution which doesn't support calculators. Click here to view this calculator. Have A Question About This Topic? Name Email Address Message Thank you! Oops! Related Content The Real Cost of a Vacation Home What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money? Variable Universal Life Insurance Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested. Assess Your Life Insurance Needs This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.