Debt
Amortization
How a loan payment splits over time.
In plain language
Early payments go mostly to interest, later payments mostly to principal — even though the payment amount never changes.
Why it matters
It explains why year one of a loan barely moves the balance.
Put it to work
Own more. Owe less.
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