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CNBC Select defines compound interest, how it works and ways to take advantage of it if you're looking for a new credit card or somewhere to stash your cash.

Compound interest is how your money makes money -- and it can make you rich.

It's called compounded interest, although for most investors, it will actually be compounded gains on any capital appreciation or dividends your investments produce rather than cash. The principle is ...

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