What Is APY
APY helps savers compare accounts because it reflects compounding instead of only the base interest rate. That makes it especially useful for savings products.
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APY helps savers compare accounts because it reflects compounding instead of only the base interest rate. That makes it especially useful for savings products.
The difference between compound interest and simple interest comes down to what future interest is calculated on. That small distinction can matter a lot over time.
Compound interest helps money grow because each round of earnings can generate new earnings later. Here is the idea in plain, practical language.