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In the real world, simple interest is rarely used. When you deposit money into an interest-bearing account, or take out a line of credit, the interest that accumulates is added to the principal, and ...

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Simple interest is more favorable for borrowers due to its non-compounding nature. Compound interest benefits investors by allowing earnings to also generate returns. Invest in avenues like stocks ...