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Most of the people I have spoken with have expressed fears about investing, deeming it a risky proposition. Interestingly, when they finally take the plunge, the initial returns—no matter how small—shift their mindset dramatically. They see their investments working for them, and from that moment, their perspective on investing alters.
In fact, not investing is the real risk. Inflation erodes your savings continuously, leaving cash sitting in your bank account increasingly worthless. When you put your money in assets that can grow over time, you not only allow yourself the chance to outpace inflation but also build substantial wealth as well.