Compound interest explained

Written by Aware Super

Compounding is the magic that helps grow your super!  

The easiest way to think of it is a snowball rolling down a hill, getting bigger as it rolls. 

Every little bit helps.

Check out how compound interest works to build your super – watch our video on Compound interest explained.

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