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Understand the power of compound interest from "summary" of The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need, Revised Edition by Andrew Tobias
Compound interest is an incredibly powerful force that can work for you if you understand it and harness its potential. The concept is simple: when you earn interest on your initial investment, and then earn interest on that interest, your money can grow exponentially over time. This is why Albert Einstein famously called compound interest the eighth wonder of the world. To illustrate the power of compound interest, consider this example: if you were to invest $1,000 at an annual interest rate of 5%, in one year you would have $1,050. But in the second year, you would earn interest not just on your initial $1,000, but on the $50 interest you earned in the first year as well. This means that in the second year, you would earn $52.50 in interest. Over time, this compounding effect can lead to significant growth in your investment. By reinvesting your earnings and allowing them to compound year after year, you can watch your money grow at an accelerating rate. This is why starti...
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