❓ Would you rather invest £200 a month for 10 years or £200 a month for 30 years?
Most people would instinctively say 30 years. But what if I told you that someone who starts early could end up with a similar amount despite investing far less overall?
Let's assume investments grow at an average of 7% per year after charges.
✅ Person A
✅ Person B
At age 65:
📈 Person A could have around £230,000 📈 Person B could have around £245,000
Despite investing £48,000 less, Person A ends up with a very similar outcome because their money had longer to grow.
Why Does This Happen?Compounding is often described as earning "growth on your growth."
The earlier you start, the more time your money has to:
This snowball effect becomes increasingly powerful over time.
The Key TakeawayMany people focus on finding the "best" investment.
In reality, one of the most important decisions is simply starting sooner rather than later.
Even small contributions made consistently over time can have a significant impact on future financial goals.
🔹 Time in the market is often more powerful than trying to time the market.
Please remember that the value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested.
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