06/02/2026
Put JESUS CHRIST First
in all you do...
Is your Saving Account keeping up with inflation. How many doubles will you receive while earning interest?
One of the most misunderstood words in money is “safe.”
A traditional savings account may feel safe because the balance is stable and easily accessible. And for emergency funds or short-term needs, that kind of stability can play an important role.
But long-term financial safety is bigger than simply avoiding market movement.
The Rule of 72 helps make the difference clear: divide 72 by the interest rate, and you can estimate how long it may take money to double.
As of April 2026, the national average savings rate was about 0.4%. At that rate, money would take roughly 180 years to double.
As of May 2026, the average rate for credit card accounts being charged interest was about 21.5%. At that rate, debt could double in just over 3 years.
That is a major difference between money sitting still and debt compounding against you.
The lesson is not that savings accounts are bad. The lesson is that “safe” should not only mean stable. It should also include protecting your purchasing power, reducing high-interest debt, and making sure your money is positioned for the job you need it to do.
Understanding the Rule of 72 is a simple but powerful step toward making more informed financial decisions.