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Once a principal balance earns interest, that interest becomes a part of the principal and continues to earn more interest—that is the magic of compounding. What Is Compound Interest? How Does It Work ...

With more than 15 years of experience crafting content about all aspects of personal finance, Michael Benninger knows how to identify smart moves for your money. His work has been published by Intuit, ...

Michael Benninger is the lead editor of banking at Forbes Advisor, with more than 10 years of experience in the personal finance space. His writing has been published by the Los Angeles Times, ...

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