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My dad often emphasised the significance of superannuation and the importance of early investment for compound interest.
—Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 1 July 2024
Meanwhile, if a tight budget is keeping you from investing for retirement or another big-picture goal, remember just how valuable time in the market and compound interest can be.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 July 2024
Thanks to the effect of compound interest, the profits from these funds could amount to around a 100 percent capital gain after just 15 years.
—Mark Blyth, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2014
HOAs are also barred from charging compound interest on overdue assessments.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1660, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of compound interest was
in 1660
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“Compound interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compound%20interest. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
compound interest
noun
: interest paid or to be paid both on the principal and on accumulated unpaid interest
Legal Definition
compound interest
see interest sense 5
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