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The key to taking advantage of compound interest is getting started early! Interest alone is calculated just on that original amount, but compound interest allows your money to grow faster over time.

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Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. Select will update as changes are made public. Some ...