INTEREST & RISK OF RETURN Notes
WHAT IS INTEREST? Interest is money earned on an investment OR the money you pay for borrowing someone else’s money (loan or credit card). Investment interest is a “THANK-YOU” from your bank for saving your money with them. INTERNET SEARCH: Go to the website for a commercial bank or credit union. Find RATES and compare current interest.
THE GROWTH OF SAVINGS Simple Interest Interest is paid at period times based on amount invested. Does not grow (compound) on top of previous interest. Principal X Interest Rate X Term of the loan Compound Interest “interest on interest” will make a deposit or loan grow at a faster rate than simple interest Google Compound Interest Calculator
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