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Start Making Cents – with Christoph Waltz
Everyone should have the confidence to invest in their tomorrow, today. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to invest more sustainably, our stellar cast will help you prepare to Start Making Cents of the world of insurance and investment.
Getting started
When it comes to investing, starting can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help.
When it comes to investing, starting can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help.
After watching our film, do you feel more confident to invest? *
If you’re not quite ready yet, learn more about the importance of financial literacy or send us your questions.
Risk
When it comes to investing, only take risks you’re comfortable with.
How much risk should I take when investing?
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While there’s no right or wrong amount, only take risks you’re comfortable with.
Invest sustainably
When it comes to investing, you can choose to have a conscience.
It’s possible to invest sustainably.
When it comes to investing, you can choose to have a conscience. Allianz leads the industry in how we consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
It’s possible to invest sustainably – in fact, Allianz leads the industry in how we consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
Diversify
When it comes to investing, mix it up. You never know what could be a hit.
You can invest in two projects.
Project A: 10% or 6% return, with either outcome equally likely.
Project B: 12% or 4% return, with either outcome equally likely.
Compared to Project B, Project A has… (pick one option) *
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Correct! Both offer the same average return ((10+6)/2=8) vs ((12+4)/2=8). But there is just a 4 percentage point difference between the outcomes for Project A (10-6=4) versus an 8 percentage point for Project B (12-4=8).
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Start early
When it comes to investing, the earlier you start in life, the better.
When is the best time to invest?
In general, the earlier you start investing, the better. Here are some resources on how to get started:
While it’s never too late to start and it depends on your individual circumstances, generally the earlier you start investing, the better. If you’re interested in learning more, visit our resources:
Stay patient
When it comes to compound interest, patience pays off.
If you had $1000 in a savings account and the interest rate was 2% per year, compounded annually, how much would you have after 5 years?
Correct!
Year one = 1000 x 1.02= 1020
Year two = 1020 x 1.02= 1040.4
Year three = 1040.4 x 1.02= 1061.21
Year four = 1061.21 x 1.02= 1082.43
Year five = 1082.43 x 1.02= 1104.08
For more, why not give our retirement income calculator from Allianz Life a try?
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