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Compound Interest Calculation,
Compound Interest Definition

The best compound interest calculation. See how much extra interest you are earning by having it compounded.

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What is Compound Interest?

The compound interest definition according to an Albert Einstein quote is, “The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest”.

Compound interest arises when interest is added to principal. In the case of an investment, the interest that has been added also begins to earn interest.

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In the case of borrowing money, the interest is added to a loan and interest will be paid on interest.

There are different periods of compounding. For example, a bank account could calculate your balance by compounding daily, monthly, or even yearly.

Either way, there is a multiplying effect and can make a big difference as to how much interest you are making or paying.




Here are the steps to working the calculator:

  • Step 1-Click on "Click to Edit" in the upper right hand corner of the calculator.
  • Step 2-Enter the interest rate of the investment.
  • Step 3-Enter the amount of the investment.
  • Step 4-Enter how many years the investment will be earning interest.
  • Step 5-Read the compounding interest calculations.



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