Principal is the original amount of money you invest or borrow, before interest or returns. On a $10,000 investment, the principal is $10,000. Interest and gains are calculated on the principal.
Example
On a $100,000 mortgage, the principal is $100,000; interest is charged on the remaining balance.
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