This is an excerpt from Dollar Scholar, the Money newsletter where managing editor Julia Glum teaches you the modern money lessons you NEED to know. Don’t miss the ...

Ever heard the saying “Let your money work for you”? That’s exactly what compound interest does. It’s one of the most powerful and often underrated concepts in personal finance. Compound interest is ...

Interest can be charged when you borrow money or earned when you save. When you charge something on a credit card or take out a loan from a financial institution (student loan, auto loan, mortgage, ...

Hitting the million-dollar mark strictly by saving is virtually impossible for most people. Even if you're able to set aside ...

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