Ally Financial reports that compound interest is a powerful tool that helps savings grow faster by earning interest on both the principal and accumulated interest.

One of the upsides to keeping your money in a bank account is the chance to earn compound interest — you earn interest on both the funds you deposit in an account and on the interest that money earns.

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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.

On the surface, an interest rate is just a number. How that number applies to debt or equity opens up a world of possibilities. The first consideration is always whether it’s simple interest vs.