Can College Students save to invest

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With the rising cost of everything and Kids watching their parents struggle to make it in this hard time they are wondering about their futures. How can I invest and protect myself from hard times. An what does my future hold when the economy is weakened again. Well Here is a article that my help the college student and the young adult get started.

Invest on a College Budget
Many students think it's impossible to invest when you're young, simply due to a lack of cash flow. It's really not as hard as you think. Simply take a portion of your paycheck or extra money that you can afford to put aside each week and start saving NOW! Many people throw ALL of their money into a checking account that is earning very little or no interest. Wouldn't you rather put that money in a money market account or a quality mutual fund and watch it grow? Some mutual funds only require a $500 initial purchase and subsequent investments of as little as $50 per additional investment. In the long run, it's well worth it. Take advantage in the power of compounding!

Here is a list to help students save money for there future

I think there are some great tips in this article even for the Adult just starting out in investing. People don't realize how much money they just throw away each month on stupid stuff. I really would not recomend eating only TV dinners they are not the healthiest foods out there but once in a while could save you a few bucks in the end.