09/02/2026
In 1981 someone joined a pension plan making around $14,000 a year.
They contributed $1600 over 2 years before being let go.
The company matched that amount for a total contribution of $3200 as of 1983.
ZERO further contributions were made.
The account has simply sat for 43 years, growing behind the scenes…
Today that $3200 has compounded into over $245,000.
That’s a 7556% return on investment (or an annulized ROI of 10.62%)
The next time you wonder if investing is worth it (especially if time is on your side), let this be the reminder that small amounts do matter.
Even if you go years without contibuting more, your money can explode in the market 📈
