Equity Mates Investing Podcast Essentials: Why we invest (& you should too)
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Jan 4, 2026 Dive into the essentials of investing for 2026! The hosts discuss why investing is key for financial freedom, highlighting personal motivations and the power of compounding. They emphasize starting early to harness time as an advantage and caution against the risk of holding cash due to inflation. Stocks are praised for their accessibility, with a compelling look at Amazon's growth as a case study. Plus, learn why consistency in investing often trumps trying to time the market!
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Investing Buys You Time And Choice
- Investing buys your future self flexibility and control over time.
- Bryce and Ren say building an investment portfolio reduces dependence on a paycheck and increases life choices.
Compounding Is Exponential Over Time
- Compounding means your returns generate their own returns and grows exponentially over time.
- Small regular amounts invested early can become large sums due to repeated reinvestment and time.
Start Small And Be Consistent
- Start investing consistently, even with tiny amounts like $20 a week.
- At historical returns small weekly contributions compound into meaningful wealth over decades.
