Thinking about investing but don’t know where to start? In this episode of Wealth Education Podcast, host Ola Williams breaks down investment preparedness—helping you understand the difference between saving and investing, how to assess your risk appetite, and why long-term investing is key to building wealth.
Ola also introduces index funds, explaining how they work and why they can be a smart, low-maintenance way to grow your money over time. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, this episode will give you practical insights to invest with confidence.
Schedule a free 1-on-1 call with Ola now: https://bit.ly/OlaWilliamsComplimentaryCall
Discover free resources, personalized coaching, and tools designed to empower you on your journey to financial wellness. Connect with us at https://bit.ly/wealthEd and take Control of Your Money Today!
Get the resources on index funds and automated investing here! https://bit.ly/FreeFinanceTools
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:10 - Disclaimer: Always Consult a Financial Professional 00:37 - Why People Delay Investing (And Why You Shouldn't) 01:36 - The Key Difference Between Saving and Investing 03:01 - Understanding Risk and Reward in Investments 04:28 - How to Assess Your Risk Appetite 05:56 - Diversification: Why You Shouldn’t Put All Your Money in One Place 06:55 - What Are Index Funds and Why Are They a Good Option? 08:43 - Automating Your Investments for Consistent Growth 09:39 - The Power of Long-Term Investing and Compound Interest 12:29 - Final Thoughts: Resources to Help You Get Started
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com