Saving vs Investing

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Written By Free Rodriguez

Simply saving cash—whether it’s US Dollars, Japanese Yen, or Argentine Pesos—means your money is slowly losing value over time due to inflation. In contrast, investing your cash in a broad index fund (in the US or another developed market) allows your money to grow and compound over time.

Bottom line:

  • Saving money = Losing purchasing power over time

  • Investing money = Growing your wealth through compounding

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