Investing and Retirement Planning for Students

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Everyone invests in some way, shape or form. From the savvy stockbroker to the person who is forced to skip a meal here and there because they run out of money before their next paycheck, everyone invests their time, effort and attention into the things they find important. The individuals who spend hours upon hours training for their next marathon are investing in their health. You attending classes in the hopes that your university degree will assist you in getting a better job is you investing in your career. Numerous other examples can be made of the different forms of investing for different goals, but all of them share a common purpose: to provide for the future

18 Aug 2022 English South Africa Education · Self-Improvement Community Engagement

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