The Importance Of Saving Money For The Future
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The Importance of Saving Money for the Future
Introduction
While money may not be the most important thing in life, having a financial cushion can significantly reduce stress and contribute to overall well-being. In my view, health and happiness take precedence, but knowing that I have savings or investments provides a sense of security and peace.
Realizing the Need to Save
I didn’t fully grasp the importance of saving and investing until I was twenty-three. Before then, I spent most of my wages without a second thought and didn’t worry about overdrafts. My mentality was carefree, thinking life’s short, so why save? Looking back, I realize how shortsighted that was.
At twenty-three, my perspective changed after a conversation with my friend Tim. Like me, Tim earned a similar income and led a similar lifestyle. However, he was planning to buy a flat using his investment bond. His revelation intrigued me, as I had assumed any money he saved came from family support. Instead, Tim had been diligently saving on his own.
A New Approach to Saving
Tim explained his strategy: he aimed to save as much as possible each month, usually managing at least £100. Once he accumulated £1,000, he invested it in a bond. I was both impressed and a bit envious, which motivated me to adopt a similar approach. I set a goal to save £1,000 in ten months, requiring a shift from my previous spending habits.
Investing for the First Time
Surprisingly, it wasn’t too challenging, and seeing my bank balance grow was rewarding. In just eight months, I reached my goal. Instead of following Tim’s path and investing in a bond, I decided to take a bigger risk by buying shares. Luckily, the company I chose saw its share price rise by sixty percent within two years, purely by chance.
This initial success sparked my interest in investing. Over the past decade, I’ve regularly engaged in buying and selling shares and investing in unit trusts. It’s become a passion, akin to a sport, where I strive to pick winning investments. While I’ve had both successes and failures, the journey has been immensely enjoyable.
Financial Flexibility and Peace of Mind
With diverse investments, unexpected expenses no longer faze me. For instance, when faced with major car repairs, I simply cash in on some units from my unit trust. This flexibility is one advantage of unit trusts over endowment policies, which require waiting for maturity to access funds.
Before I started saving, concerns about the future often stressed me out. How would I afford a house? What about a reliable car? These questions plagued my mind. I reassured myself that I’d earn more as I got older, but it wasn’t a sustainable mindset.
Conclusion
I’m grateful for my conversation with Tim, which was pivotal in shifting my financial approach. Investing wisely has helped me get onto the property ladder and fund annual family vacations. Most importantly, it brings peace of mind about the future, allowing me to sleep easier at night.
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