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Economics

Compound Interest

Quick fact

Albert Einstein reportedly called compound interest the 'eighth wonder of the world,' saying 'He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn't, pays it.'

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why starting to save just a few years earlier can lead to dramatically more money later—even if you save less overall?