PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Investing is a way to set aside money while you are busy with life and have that money work for you so that you can fully reap the rewards of your labor in the future. Investing is a means to a happier ending. Legendary investor Warren Buffett defines investing as "…the process of laying out money now to receive more money in the future." The goal of investing is to put your money to work in one or more types of investment vehicles in the hopes of growing your money over time.

Key Takeaways:

  1.  Investing is defined as the act of committing money or capital to an endeavor with the expectation of obtaining an additional income or profit.
  2. Unlike consuming, investing earmarks money for the future, hoping that it will grow over time.
  3.  Investing, however, also comes with the risk of losses.
  4.  Investing in the stock market is the most common way for beginners to gain investment experience