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Compound interest is a favorable method of compensating lenders and depositors wherein interest is periodically credited to the principal, and subsequent interest is paid on the increasing balance.

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.

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When it comes to calculating interest, there are two basic choices -- simple and compound. Simple interest simply means a set percentage of the principal every year, and is rarely used in practice. On ...