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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:

Think you already know how to use and calculate compound interest?

Check out this exercise created by Next Gen Personal Finance and see how you do. There are also many other free personal finance lessons available in the activities section of their website.

What is Compound Interest?

Simply put, it’s interest on interest.

In the first compounding period, that interest is small – but in the long run, interest on interest is a big deal!

How interest compounds depends on three variables:

Interest Rate: The rate earned from savings or an investment

Time: The length of time money is left to compound

Taxes: The timing of taxation can make a big difference

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