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Topic: "Interest"

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Compounding Frequency

The frequency at which the accrued interest is paid out is known as the compounding frequency. Annually, semi-annually, quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily, or constantly (or not at all, until maturity) might be the frequency.

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Cash Advance

A cash advance is when you take money out of your credit card account. Cash advances are expensive as card issuers usually charge high interest rates and fees and restrict the amount you can withdraw to a part of your whole credit limit.

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Interest

Typically, interest is paid on deposits to savings accounts. Your savings will increase as a result of the interest you earn on money you save, particularly if you have a higher-interest savings account. Simple interest - is paid on some investments and does not take into account the interest that has been added to the account; rather, it calculates interest just on the original amount. These investments often have a slightly higher interest rate. Compound interest - is the interest on savings calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods. Compound interest is the norm for savings accounts.

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