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The Rule of 72, explained in one minute
Divide 72 by a growth rate to estimate how many years it takes to double. A handy shortcut for returns, inflation, costs and debt.
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How compounding really works (and why time beats timing)
Compounding is growth on growth. The arithmetic is simple; the hard part is giving it enough uninterrupted time. Here is how it works, with numbers.
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