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For instance, where do you invest 5,000 and increments of 1000 to earn more than savings account interest? The minimum benchmark for a good after tax investment return is equal or to higher than the prevailing inflation rate. In general, two to four points higher than inflation is a good rate of return. However before anything else, you should have a clear idea of what your personal net worth should be at specific time in the future, as this amount would be your basic investment goal.