What Could Their Roth Be Worth? — TaxStache Tuesday
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What Could Their Roth Be Worth?

A 16-year-old who mows lawns for $3,000 and puts it all into a Roth, even just once, gets decades of compounding interest before they've paid a dollar in rent. See what that actually adds up to.

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Capped at the lesser of their earned income or $7,500 for 2026.

year(s)

Try "1" for a single summer of lawn-mowing money, or more for a recurring habit.

Assumed annual growth
Assumes contributions stop after the years entered and the balance keeps growing untouched until age 65. Real markets don't move in a straight line — this is a simplified illustration, not a guarantee or investment advice. Talk to a financial advisor before opening an account.

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