Compound interest is the growth of the interest portion of an investment. It’s typically known as the “return on your return” or the “growth on your return.” Compound interest grows exponentially, not ...

Compound interest can help turbocharge your savings and investments, or it can quickly lead to an unruly balance, keeping you stuck in a cycle of debt. Its magic can help you earn more — or owe more.

On the surface, an interest rate is just a number. How that number applies to debt or equity opens up a world of possibilities. The first consideration is always whether it’s simple interest vs.

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