Compound interest is interest that's calculated on both the initial principal of a deposit or loan and on all accumulated interest. It's a tremendous advantage for savers and investors but not so much ...

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Compound interest is commonly described as "interest earned on interest." Compound interest can work to your advantage as your investments grow over time, but against you if you're paying off debt, ...