How Much Interest on 2 Million Dollars Could I Make? (2023) (2024)

Last Updated 25th October 2023 | By Jon | This post may contain affiliate links: Disclaimer

Who wants to be a millionaire…? Plenty of people, is likely to be the answer! $2 million in your pocket definitely qualifies you as a millionaire! So, what is the yearly interest on $2 million dollars if you put that money in the bank?

The quick answer is that you could make as high $110,000 a year of pre-tax interest income on $2,000,000 if you invest it in a 1-year Certificate of Deposit (CD). On a monthly basis, this means that the pre-tax interest income on $2 million would be $9,167. This works out to $2,115 of interest per week, or $301 of interest per day.

Interestingly enough, because the yield curve is currently inverted, you can get a high interest rate even on shorter-term CDs. Normally, you would only get these rates if you were in a longer term, say 5-year, CD!

As theyields offered by money market fundshave increased, many savings accounts are now also offering interest rates in excess of 5%, so it’s worth shopping around for the best deals.

When the inverted yield curve eventually goes back to its normal state, i.e. longer duration investments offer higher returns, it would make sense to then invest in the longer term CDs to get the highest rates.

Try out the calculator below to help you calculate how much interest you can generate if you deposited your money in a bank or in a CD.

Interest Income Calculator – USA

Can I live for the rest of my life on the interest of $2 million?

If your level of expense is moderate, I believe that you should not have any issues living off the interest on your $2 million in the bank. The $110k a year in pre-tax interest income is comparable with some of the best salaries in the US, so you should be more than fine! If you have paid off your mortgage, this will all just be pocket money – you’re free to use it at will!

You would of course have even more flexibility if you had $5 million in the bank. Regardless though, even with $2 million, you have achieved the much desired status that we all want:financially free! Congratulations! Even though it may not feel that way, you’re definitely amongst some of the wealthiest people in the US, when measured on net worth.

Of course inflation would eat away at the purchasing power of the 2 million US dollars over time, so the best option would be to take some or all of that money and invest in areas that generate higher rates of return. The higher returns are important to ensure that your purchasing power stays intact, especially if you intend to live off this money for an extended period of time.

There are avariety of opportunities– like real estate, the stock market, or even buying businesses outright – which could help you maintain the value of that money over many years to come! Investing the money in dividend generating funds can also give you some flexibility as you can generate both an income stream, while having your funds appreciate over time.

Before you invest any money, please remember to have a look at your income generation and risk tolerance criteria. Once that is done, you can develop your asset allocation plan. If all of that sounds complicated, be sure to consult with a certified financial professional or wealth planner who has a fiduciary duty to you.

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by Jon Craig

I am the creator of Project Financially Free and I started this journey to both educate myself and share my insights on personal finance. I’m passionate about financial literacy and I invite you to join me on this transformative path. See more.