Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

This is an excerpt from Dollar Scholar, the Money newsletter where managing editor Julia Glum teaches you the modern money ...

Capital at risk. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Compounding is a process where interest is credited, not only to the original ‘principal’ ...

Depositing money to a savings account can help you prepare for rainy days. You could also grow your money if you’re earning compound interest on your balance. One thing to consider when comparing ...

Your savings is a crucial part of your financial plan. A healthy savings account helps you cover unexpected expenses, pay for large purchases and achieve your financial goals without straining your ...

Compound interest is one of the great powers of the financial world. Compound interest can help a 20-year-old become a multimillionaire by retirement age without having to save millions. Whether you ...

Compound interest is the interest earned on money that has already earned interest. Compound interest helps your money grow faster, with no additional investment on your part. Many or all of the ...

Earning interest remains one of the cornerstones of investing and lets you earn passive income by putting your money into interest-bearing securities or accounts. Compound interest allows you to ...