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Use the magic of compounding to increase your wealth

Many people realised the importance of practising good finance during the global pandemic.

Use the magic of  compounding to increase your wealth

Massive layoffs across the world created significant financial problems for many families. It is therefore essential to maintain good financial hygiene.

Much financial success, especially financial independence, can only be achieved when good financial habits are practised over a long period. Irrespective of age, it is always possible to achieve financial freedom when no one is determined to achieve it. When building financial freedom, it is crucial to understand the magic of compounding.

To understand the magic of compounding, it is first important to understand what exactly compounding is. In simple terms, compounding is a long-term investment strategy. It can take various forms, like investing the money that you won in a Lottery Sambad in a mutual fund for a long duration by investing your earnings again and again.

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The magic of compounding is not released in the first few years after the investment is made. It is similar to waiting for a Teer Result after you purchase a lottery ticket. It is only after a considerable amount of time has it is only after when the magic of the compound can be witnessed. In simple terms, the longer the duration of your investment, the more powerful the compounding effect the need to save

Even though the type of investment one makes matters, the amount of money invested is more important. investing more money has always produced better results, provided that it is a smart investment. it is because the more you invest or save, the mood is the money to be compounded. Therefore, investing and saving as much money as possible is important if you want to create a wealth snowball. The amount you save often becomes more important than the return you earn. It is how the magic of compounding works over the passage of time.

With compounding, you can create a wealth of snowfall. However, three criteria need to be met to ensure that the magic of compounding works for you. Three key components that make compounding work are listed below.

  • Start investing as early as possible 
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Start investing as early as possible to get the best out of compounding. The sooner you start investing, the more time you will have to reap the benefit of compounding. Therefore, if you are wondering when to start investing, the right time is now. Irrespective of your age, start investing and saving if you have an income stream.

  • Make a regular contribution 

The benefits of compounding can only be enjoyed through regular contributions towards savings and investment. To ensure that you make a regular contribution, you can mark any particular date where you should save or invest the money without any excuse. Further, increase the contribution towards saving and investment as your income increases.

With increased income, the money spent to harbour a particular lifestyle also increases. However, it is important to ensure that if you are spending more money to enjoy a certain lifestyle, you should save and invest more too.

  • Do not touch your investment 
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Compounding can only work when you do not touch your investment for a long period of time. When you save or invest some money to reap the benefit of compounding, forget that you have set that money aside. Until and unless there is an emergency, do not touch the investment. Let the money grow and create a wealth snowball for you.

Reinvesting your earnings is a must to further give this growth a push. Reinvest the interest or dividend that you earn from your investments. By doing so, you get to earn a return on your returns along with the principals. Reinvesting your return will help compound the money at a further increased rate.

Also, with the passage of time, start looking for better investment ideas. A wise investment will further increase your wealth. Look for smart investment options and start as early as possible. Also, stay patient with your savings and investment. Spending to celebrate life is essential, but it is equally critical to save money for the future. With the perfect balance between the two, money will never be a limitation.

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