Investing is one of the most powerful ways to build long term wealth and create financial security for the future.

The earlier a person starts investing, the more time their money has to grow and compound over the years. Even small investments made consistently can turn into significant wealth over time because returns begin earning returns of their own.

Many people delay investing because they think they need large amounts of money to begin, but starting early with smaller amounts is often far more effective than waiting years to invest larger sums later in life.

When you start your career in Defence or Emergency Services, or get your DVA or Comsuper lump sum compensation payments, you have a great starting base to start using wisely, investing across shares or property.

The decisions you make today will absolutely have an impact on the future you want - good or bad.

Investing also provides people with the opportunity to grow wealth beyond what can usually be achieved through saving alone.

While keeping money in a standard savings account may provide security, inflation can slowly reduce its purchasing power over time. Investing in quality assets such as shares, property, and strong performing investment funds can help money grow at a faster rate than inflation, helping investors build real wealth over the long term.

The earlier someone begins investing, the longer they can ride out market fluctuations and benefit from long term market growth.