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ETF vs mutual fund: what is the real difference?

An ETF and a mutual fund both hold a basket of investments in one purchase. Here is how they differ on fees, taxes, trading and minimums, and why the cheapest choice comes down to the specific fund, not the label.

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What is compound interest, and how does it grow your money?

Compound interest is interest that earns its own interest, so your money grows faster the longer you leave it. Here is how it works, with a worked example, and why time matters more than the rate you earn.