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Do you have lofty dreams that require building up your savings? You may be saving for a car, vacation, or down payment on a home. Are you taking advantage of compound interest to reach your dreams?

The terms “APY” and “interest rate” are often used interchangeably when people discuss savings and investments, but there’s a very important distinction between the two. While it’s important to ...