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Understand what compound interest means and how it's calculated

Understand what Bed and ISA is and how it works

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

Learn what a bond is

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.