Now that you have an automated savings system in place, let's discover the magic that makes it grow: compound interest.
It's the secret weapon that can dramatically grow your money over time, and it's already at work in your high-yield savings account.
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Have you ever wondered how some people build wealth just by saving?
Compound interest means earning interest on your interest. When your savings earn interest, that interest gets added to your balance and starts earning interest too.
It's like a snowball rolling downhill, getting bigger and faster on its own.
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Can you describe compound interest in one short sentence?
Let's see it in action. You put $1,000 in a savings account earning 5% annual interest. After one year, you have $1,050.
In year two, you earn 5% on the full $1,050 (not just the original $1,000). That's $52.50 instead of $50.
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Why do you earn more than $50 in year two?
Here's where it gets exciting. That same $1,000 at 5% compound interest becomes:
- Year 5: $1,276
- Year 10: $1,629
- Year 20: $2,653
Your money more than doubled without you adding another penny!
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By which year does your $1,000 more than double?
Time is compound interest's best friend. The longer you leave money invested, the more powerful compounding becomes.
Starting early matters more than saving large amounts later. Even small amounts can grow significantly with enough time.
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If you could save $100 monthly starting today, what goal would motivate you?
