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Accounts That Earn Compounding Interest

Compound interest has been called the eighth wonder of the world.

By Adam Levy – Updated Jan 23, 2025 at 6:29PM

Key Points

  • Compound interest grows your investment as earnings are reinvested to generate their own earnings.
  • Diversifying investments, like CDs and REITs, in accounts increases potential returns through compound interest.
  • Starting investments early maximizes the benefit of compound interest over longer periods.
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