# The Rule of 72 Explained - How to Double Your Money

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Podcast: [Directed IRA Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906)
Published: 2026-08-20T11:00:00+00:00
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Tired of paying more to the IRS on your investment gains? A self-directed IRA can help you take advantage of tax-advantaged investing while giving you more control over where your retirement dollars go. Book a free 15-minute call with Directed IRA to learn more and get started In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mark and Mat Sorensen break down the Rule of 72 and explain how investors can use this simple calculation to understand the power of compounding and the time it can tak...

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