Most people can achieve an increase in the real value of their assets and thus improve their financial security if they save and invest in capital markets over a longer period of time. When you invest your money, your money works for you. For example, if you make a term deposit or buy a bond, you earn interest. If you buy a stock of a company paying dividends, you earn the dividend, and if the price of the stock rises, you earn the difference in the price as well. Historically speaking, investments in stock on financial markets have been treated as a means of protection against the negative effects of inflation. If you hide your money under your mattress, it doesn't work for you and you'll never have more than the amount you have hidden away. Money you invest generates more money because of interest and dividends, or due to positive changes in the price of stocks, bonds or fund units. You can start with relatively small (monthly) amounts. It's never too early for investments.