Ben and Arthur

This is a classic example illustrating that investing early can be more powerful than waiting.
Ben and Arthur are the same age.
Ben decides to invest for a period of years before Arthur starts.
Then when Arthur starts to invest Ben stops.
Assuming that they retire at the same time you can explore when Arthur would catch up with Ben.
The column will turn green when it is larger than the other person.

Start Age:
Ben Stops and Arthur Starts Age:
End Age:
Annual Interest Rate:
Contribution Amount: