is—it’s effectively a percentage of an amount over a year. If your savings account earns you a 0.05% interest per year (which is a REALLY terrible interest rate, honestly), you earn $5 in interest for ...

Any time you invest money, you’ll find yourself dealing with interest rates. They can be a little confusing if you’re just getting started. What are interest rates, and how do they work? It’s a ...

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