Compound interest challenges
Compound growth is the most consequential piece of arithmetic most people meet. This course works through it with real numbers, in both directions: as savings and as debt.
What you'll learn
10 chapters, then the quiz
- 01Simple against compoundA line against a curve.
- 02The arithmeticTwo numbers and a power.
- 03The rule of 72Doubling time in your head.
- 04Why starting early winsThe most repeated point, with numbers.
- 05Compounding against youThe same curve, inverted.
- 06Compounding frequencyAnnual, monthly, daily.
- 07Real against nominalGrowth that is not growth.
- 08Fees compound tooThe certain drag.
- 09Regular contributionsAdding as you go.
- 10Exponential thinkingBeyond money.
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