Learn what compound interest is, how it’s calculated—from annual rates to continuous compounding—and why it’s powerful for savings (and dangerous for debt).

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Compound interest allows money to grow exponentially by earning interest on both the initial principal and accumulated interest. A $1,000 deposit at a 4% annual rate grows to $1,040 in one year, then ...

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There's a well-known saying that compound interest is the “eighth wonder of the world.” While the quote’s origins are debated, the power of compound interest is undeniable. It can transform modest ...