This is an excerpt from Dollar Scholar, the Money newsletter where managing editor Julia Glum teaches you the modern money ...

Compound interest can help turbocharge your savings and investments, or it can quickly lead to an unruly balance, keeping you stuck in a cycle of debt. Its magic can help you earn more — or owe more.

Compound interest refers to the returns that you earn on interest. The impact of it grows significantly over long time ...

Allowing your money to grow over time is one of the best ways to build wealth. It's possible to reach $1 million by steadily investing a portion of your income. Most experts recommend saving 15% of ...