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Topic: "Compound Interest"
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Have you heard of the Rule of 72? It’s a quick way to see how fast your money can double. Just divide 72 by your expected interest rate, and you'll know how many years it will take. This simple formula can help you make smarter financial choices!
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Rule of 72
The Rule of 72 is a simple way to estimate how long it takes for an investment to double. By dividing 72 by the annual rate of return, investors can find an approximate time frame. This method is most accurate with low interest rates. For a more precise calculation that includes compound interest, the Rule of 69.3 can be used.
The Rule of 72: Definition, Usefulness, and How to Use It →Word of the week
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
The actual interest rate an account pays per year with compounding included.
APY vs. interest rate: What’s the difference and how does it impact your savings →Word of the week
Compounding Frequency
The frequency at which the accrued interest is paid out is known as the compounding frequency. Annually, semi-annually, quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily, or constantly (or not at all, until maturity) might be the frequency.
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Compound Interest
Compound interest is when the interest you earn on a balance in a savings or investing account is reinvested, earning you more interest. As a wise man once said, “Money makes money. And the money that money makes, makes money.”
The Life-Changing Magic Of Compound Interest By Kate Ashford →Infographic of the week
Visualizing the extraordinary power of compound interest by the Visualcapitalist
The power of compound interest is so compelling, that it’s been often called the “eighth wonder of the world”. Find out why this concept is so fundamental to personal finance in the following infographic:
The power of compound interest →Word of the week
Compound Interest
Compound interest is the interest on savings calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.
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