Compound Interest – the Eighth Wonder of the World*

Remember that time is money. – Ben Franklin, Advice to a Young Tradesman, 1748 To prove what Franklin meant about the time value of money, let’s use an example, one that pays homage to Franklin. Another famous saying of Franklin’s is “A penny saved is a penny got.” Imagine someone took Franklin’s advice, and took a penny … Continue reading Compound Interest – the Eighth Wonder of the World*

The Magic of Compounding – Start Early

Remember that time is money. - Ben Franklin, Advice to a Young Tradesman, 1748 To prove what Franklin meant about the time value of money, let's use an example, one that pays homage to Franklin. Another famous saying of Franklin's is "A penny saved is a penny got." Imagine someone took Franklin's advice, and took … Continue reading The Magic of Compounding – Start Early