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Would you stash it in your\nwallet, spend it immediately, or try turning it into $200?\nAre you a saver or a spender?\nSavings\nSetting aside money, typically in a bank account, for\nfuture use\nInvesting\nInvolves buying assets that have the potential for higher returns\nSaving vs. Investing\nThe difference between saving and investing\nSaving vs. Investing\nSavings\nInvesting\nType of goal\nOften for short-term goals, such as saving for a large purchase or emergencies\nMay help reach long-term goals, such as planning for retirement or paying a child’s education\nTime it takes to\naccess funds\nEasily accessible\nOften takes a longer time to access\nRisk involved\nInvolves minimal risk and funds are often strictly regulated\nDoes not always guarantee a return and losing the invested funds is possible\nEarning potential\nGenerally low\nHas higher potential return compared to a savings account\nHow much should you save vs. invest?\nA good starting point is saving 20% of your income.\nAfter building your emergency fund, begin allocating any extra funds toward investments.\nemergency fund\nSaving\nFinancial goals for\nsaving vs. investing\nInvesting\nvacation or travel\nnew gadgets\ncar down-payment\nproperty taxes\nwealth growth\nchild’s education\nbusiness\nhome ownership\nretirement\nWhy should you invest?\nInvesting helps you stay ahead of rising living costs caused by inflation\nLong-term investments also offer the potential for compound interest and significant wealth growth\nRisk\nReturn\nProfit or gain earned from an investment\nThe possibility of an investment losing value\nThe risk-return tradeoff\nInvestments differ in their potential returns and market risk levels\nRisk\nReturn\nLow risk\nLow return\nHigh risk\nHigher potential return\nTips when starting to invest\nStart by building an emergency fund\nSetting aside 3-6 months’ worth of living expenses is recommended.\nDiversify your investment portfolio\nOwning a mix of investments can protect your money in case of market downturns.\nExplore how to allocate your assets wisely\nBalance risk and security by deciding how much to allocate to stocks, bonds, and other investments based\non your financial goals and risk tolerance.\nSavings vs. Investing\nSavings involve setting aside money for short-term goals, while investing focuses on buying assets with the potential for higher returns.\nBalancing saving and investing\nA good starting point is to save 20% of your income and build an emergency fund before investing your extra funds.\nTips when investing\nWhen investing, consider your risk tolerance and ensure you diversify your portfolio to manage risk effectively.\nReview\nInvesting can be intimidating for beginners. 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