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  <title>209. The Power of Compounding - Why Starting Now Beats Starting Big</title>
  <description>Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast!&amp;amp;nbsp; In this episode, we break down how compounding really works, using real examples to show why starting early matters more than starting big. We explain the Rule of 72, share Warren Buffett's wealth story, and discuss why most people struggle to grasp how powerful compounding can be.&amp;amp;nbsp; We also cover the psychology behind delaying investment, the importance of dividend reinvestment, and why superannuation works so well as a compounding vehicle. Listen to this episode to understand why the best time to start investing was yesterday, and the second best time is today. - This podcast contains information that is general in nature. It does not take into account the objectives, financial situation, or needs of any particular person. You need to consider your financial situation and needs before making any decisions based on this information. This information is provided by Billy Amiridis &amp;amp;amp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Andrew Nicolaou of 360 Financial Strategists Pty Ltd, authorized representatives and credit representatives of Akumin Financial Planning – AFSL 232706 &amp;amp;nbsp; Episode Highlights   How compounding interest works (earning returns on your returns)   Comparing early versus late investing with real numbers   The Rule of 72 for calculating when investments double   Why people delay investing until they have &amp;quot;enough&amp;quot; money   Dividend reinvestment and automation strategies   Why interrupting compound interest is costly   How superannuation demonstrates compounding through preservation rules   The importance of staying invested and avoiding withdrawals   &amp;amp;nbsp; Connect with Billy and Andrew! 360 Financial Strategists&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Check out our latest episode here:&amp;amp;nbsp;  Apple Podcast Spotify </description>
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