How to Open a Compound Interest Account A compound interest account is any account that pays you interest on your principal and interest, and not simply on your original deposit. Such an account might ...

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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.

“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.” This is a famous quote commonly attributed to Albert Einstein, but fortunately, you ...