Ally Financial reports that compound interest is a powerful tool that helps savings grow faster by earning interest on both the principal and accumulated interest.

Compound interest can help turbocharge your savings and investments, or it can quickly lead to an unruly balance, keeping you stuck in a cycle of debt. Its magic can help you earn more — or owe more.

CNBC Select defines compound interest, how it works and ways to take advantage of it if you're looking for a new credit card ...

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