This is an excerpt from Dollar Scholar, the Money newsletter where managing editor Julia Glum teaches you the modern money lessons you NEED to know. Don’t miss the ...

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.

The best compound interest accounts perform the wonderful trick of earning money on your money. This is especially useful in today’s high-rate environment, and for anyone who tried to save over the ...