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Have you ever felt it is too late to start investing? Dave is 46, and he started investing by himself at 44. He’s just managed to max out his ISA this year. How did he do it? Do you have a story like Dave’s you'd like to share on the podcast? ⁠https://makingmoney.email/listener-story-form And here's my compound interest calculator: https://makingmoney.email/compound-interest-calculator 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney Tide - Get up to 4% AER variable with their Instant Saver Account: https://www.tide.co/offers/makingmoney New Tide members get these rates free for 4 months, after which your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full details visit https://www.tide.co/makingmoney/. - If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life. Chapters: 00:00 - From School Struggles to Chef 05:04 - Leaving School Unable to Read 13:47 - When Covid Changed Everything 18:40 - Tide Ad 19:40 - How I Accidentally Started Investing 26:25 - When Investing Beat My Salary 33:24 - Maxing Out My ISA 40:41 - Vanta Ad 41:46 - The Last Time I Stressed About Money 46:29 - Helping Others Start Investing 53:19 - You’re Not Bad With Money 56:59 - Is It Too Late to Start Investing?