Plantilla de la Regla del 72

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Preguntas Frecuentes

Preguntas comunes sobre Plantilla de la Regla del 72

La Regla del 72 es una forma sencilla de estimar cuánto tardará una inversión en duplicarse. Se divide 72 entre la tasa de interés anual para obtener el número de años necesarios.

Sources & References

Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances

The most authoritative source for U.S. household net worth data. Conducted every 3 years with ~6,000 families.

Average vs. Median Net Worth by Age (2022 Data)

• Under 35: Median $39,040 | Average $183,500
• 35-44: Median $135,600 | Average $549,600
• 45-54: Median $246,700 | Average $975,800
• 55-64: Median $364,270 | Average $1,566,900
• 65-74: Median $409,900 | Average $1,794,600
• 75+: Median $335,600 | Average $1,624,100

Why Average is Higher Than Median

Median represents the middle household (50th percentile). Average is skewed higher by ultra-wealthy households. Median is a better benchmark for typical American households.

Net Worth by Income Percentile (2022)

• Bottom 50%: Median $27,970 (2.6% of total wealth)
• 50-90th percentile: Median $379,700 (36.5% of total wealth)
• 90-99th percentile: Median $2,265,000 (36.6% of total wealth)
• Top 1%: Median $16,740,000 (24.3% of total wealth)

Components of Net Worth

Net worth = Total Assets - Total Liabilities

Assets include: Home equity, retirement accounts (401k, IRA), investment accounts, vehicles, cash/savings

Liabilities include: Mortgage, student loans, credit cards, auto loans, personal loans

Millionaire Statistics (U.S.)

• ~14.6 million millionaire households in U.S. (2024)
• Represents ~10.8% of all U.S. households
• Average age of first-time millionaire: 59 years old

Tip

Focus on your personal financial goals rather than comparisons. These benchmarks provide context, not targets. Your ideal net worth depends on your age, income, goals, and lifestyle.

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