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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.

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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 ...

Emma Woodward is a personal finance writer with a passion for simplifying tricky financial concepts. She has covered loans, budgeting and credit cards for Bankrate, The Financial Diet, Finch, Gusto ...