Start early: The longer your money has to grow, the more significant the effect of compounding will be. Add to your principal: Regularly depositing more money into your account will increase the base on which interest is calculated. Increase compounding frequency: The more frequently interest is compounded (e.g., daily instead of annually), the faster your money will grow. Choose a higher interest rate: A higher rate will lead to faster growth, but always compare the Annual Percentage Yield (APY