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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Compound interest is a form of interest calculated using the principal amount of a deposit or loan plus previously accrued ...