The best investment tip of all? Start when you’re young

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Summary: Starting to invest early can significantly grow wealth over time, yet many people delay saving for retirement, missing out on compound interest. Experts suggest renaming pensions as “investment plans” to help younger generations better understand their importance and take action sooner.

Click to read the article and then answer the questions:

The best investment tip of all? Start when you’re young

• Why do you think many people delay investing for retirement, and what are the consequences of waiting too long?

• How does compound interest help investors build wealth over time, and why is starting early so important?

• Do you think rebranding pensions as “investment plans” would encourage more young people to invest in their future? Why or why not?

Dave Martin, Next Gen Personal Finance