: interest computed on the sum of an original principal and accrued interest
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Why Compound Interest is Queen At the heart of investing’s power is compound interest—the ability for money to grow on top of itself over time.—Essence, 9 Jan. 2026 Prepare to unlock the power of compound interest.—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026 That’s thanks to a concept in finance known as compound interest.—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025 At the same time, delinquencies have steadily increased, due in large part to average credit card APRs remaining above 22%, which can cause unpaid balances to balloon quickly due to compound interest charges.—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for compound interest