Investing Essentials Podcast

Episode 1: Why invest?

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Episode 1: Why invest?

In the first episode, Dan and Charlene go back to basics. Why invest your money at all? You’ll hear how history shows that investing tends to yield bigger returns than parking your money in a bank or building society, and could beat inflation as well as generate income. Whether it’s for retirement, marriage, starting a family, or buying a bigger house – why not put your money to work in the long term?

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