C · Glossary
Compound interest
Interest on the original principal plus accumulated interest from prior periods.
Compound interest is interest calculated on the principal plus all previously accumulated interest. The basis of long-term investment growth — every year's interest itself earns interest.
For UK tax: compound interest from savings is taxable income (use Personal Savings Allowance £1,000 basic / £500 higher).
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