Investing means putting your money to work, instead of letting it sit.
When you invest, you use your money to own part of a company or a business or lend money, with the sole goal of getting more money back over time.
For example:
You buy shares of a company like Amazon or Apple. That company sells products, grows, and makes profit. As the company grows, the value of your shares usually grows too, and over time, your money increases without you actively working for it.
Another way to invest is by investing in a fund that owns shares from hundreds of companies. Some may do great, some may not do as well, but overall, the group as a whole grows. Your money benefits from long-term economic growth within this group.
Why should I invest?
The simple answer is to grow your savings over years or decades, to stay ahead of inflation (rising prices), and to build future financial security for your personal goals, whether it be a comfortable retirement, freedom, or gain flexibility in pursuing your future goals.
Remember, investing takes time and patience for long-term growth. You are not trying to guess tomorrow, instead, you are aligning your money with productive businesses that create value over time.