Building wealth can be as simple as how much you invest, how long you invest it, and the rate of return on your investment. The S&P 500 averages about 10% annual returns historically, so wait long enough, and you'll probably do quite well.
What you can control is how much you invest. Putting more money to work can speed up your journey to financial freedom. Here are three ways to bump up those contributions; your future self will thank you.
Many people "leak" money from their households and don't realize it; roughly one in five people don't keep a budget, making it hard to know what you're spending your money on.
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