Why 95% of Nigerians Will Remain Broke in 2026 If They Don't Do These 7 Things Now
Welcome to Daily Reality NG, where we break down real-life issues with honesty and clarity. Today, I'm going to share some uncomfortable truths about money in Nigeria—truths that most people don't want to hear, but desperately need to understand if they want to break free from financial struggle.
I'm Samson Ese, founder of Daily Reality NG. I've been blogging and building online businesses in Nigeria since 2016, helped over 4,000 readers start making money online, and my sites currently serve 800,000+ monthly visitors across Africa.
Let me tell you about my friend Chidera. Smart guy. University of Lagos graduate, first class in Accounting. In 2019, he landed his dream job at one of the big banks in Victoria Island. Starting salary: ₦350,000 monthly. He felt like he'd made it.
Fast forward to December 2024. Chidera is still at that bank. His salary has increased to ₦580,000—sounds impressive until you realize that in 2019, ₦350,000 could buy what ₦1.2 million can barely buy today. His purchasing power has actually decreased by over 40%.
Here's what really bothered me when we spoke last month: Chidera has been working for six years. Six years of waking up at 5 AM to beat Lagos traffic. Six years of corporate meetings and quarterly targets. Six years of loyalty to a company that's now talking about "restructuring" and "right-sizing."
And after all that? His total savings: ₦850,000. His investments: zero. His side income: none. His plan B if the bank lets him go: "I'll look for another job."
The truth is, many Nigerians know this struggle. Chidera isn't lazy. He's not stupid. He's actually brilliant with numbers—ironically, just not his own. He's fallen into the same trap that keeps 95% of Nigerians broke: he's trading time for money with no strategy to make his money work for him.
I used to think financial success was about working harder—until I realized it's about working smarter and making strategic moves that compound over time. That realization changed everything for me, and it can change everything for you too.
⚠️ The Brutal Truth About Money in Nigeria
Here's what nobody tells you: The system isn't designed for you to get ahead. It's designed for you to survive just enough to keep working.
In January 2023, ₦100,000 could fill a significant portion of your monthly needs. Today, that same amount barely covers one week of groceries for a family. The naira has lost over 60% of its value against the dollar in just two years, and there's no sign of it stopping.
If we talk am well, the average Nigerian employee is on a financial treadmill—running faster and faster just to stay in the same place. Your salary increases by 10%, but inflation runs at 28%. You're not moving forward; you're falling behind at a slower rate.
π‘ Real Talk: The Middle Class Illusion
Here's something that hit me hard when I analyzed my students' financial situations: Most people who think they're middle class are actually one emergency away from being broke. A sudden medical bill, car breakdown, or job loss, and everything collapses.
That's not middle class. That's living paycheck to paycheck with better clothes.
The harsh reality? By 2026, if you're still depending solely on your salary, you'll be significantly poorer than you are today—even if your salary increases. The mathematics of Nigerian inflation guarantees it.
But here's the good news: You don't have to accept this fate. The 5% who will thrive in 2026 aren't smarter than you. They're not luckier. They're just making seven specific moves that compound over time.
π― Thing 1: Stop Relying on a Single Income Source
Let me be honest with you: If your only source of income is your salary, you're not building wealth—you're surviving with permission from your employer.
Many Nigerians know the fear of waiting for that salary alert at month end. What if it doesn't come? What if the company announces layoffs? What if they delay payment for two months like some did during COVID?
Why Single Income is Financial Suicide in Nigeria
In 2024 alone, over 15,000 Nigerians lost their jobs to company restructuring, according to data from leading Nigerian business newspapers. These weren't lazy people. Many had been loyal employees for 5, 10, even 15 years.
One day they had a job. The next day, they had an "exit package" that barely covered three months of expenses. And then what? Back to sending CVs, competing with recent graduates who'll accept ₦80,000 monthly just to gain experience.
π Real Example: Adebayo's Transformation
Adebayo worked as a software developer in Lekki, earning ₦450,000 monthly. Good salary, right? But he was living in expensive accommodation (₦180,000/year), spending heavily on lifestyle, and saving almost nothing.
In June 2024, his company lost a major client. Mass layoffs followed. Adebayo was out.
But here's the twist: Adebayo had been building a side income for 18 months—freelancing on Upwork during weekends. By the time he got laid off, his freelance income was already ₦320,000 monthly. Within three months of going full-time, he scaled to ₦850,000 monthly.
Today, Adebayo earns more than he did at his corporate job, works from home, and has no boss. The layoff was the best thing that ever happened to him—but only because he had prepared.
How to Build Multiple Income Streams in Nigeria
Stream 1: Your Primary Job (Foundation)
Keep your job. Pay your bills. But stop treating it like your only option. View it as your foundation while you build other streams.
Stream 2: Skill-Based Side Income (Leverage Your Expertise)
What do you already know how to do? Graphic design? Writing? Video editing? Teaching? There's someone willing to pay for that skill. Start small—even ₦30,000 extra monthly adds up to ₦360,000 yearly.
Stream 3: Digital Products (One-Time Effort, Recurring Income)
Create something once, sell it repeatedly. Ebooks, online courses, templates, presets. I know designers making ₦150,000 monthly selling Canva templates. I know writers earning ₦200,000 monthly from ebooks they wrote two years ago.
Stream 4: Investment Income (Make Your Money Work)
Even small amounts invested consistently compound over time. ₦10,000 monthly in a good investment vehicle can grow to over ₦2 million in five years. We'll discuss this more in Thing 3.
The goal isn't to work four jobs. The goal is to have four income sources where three of them run on systems and require minimal active involvement.
π» Thing 2: Learn a High-Income Digital Skill
Here's what nobody tells you in Nigerian universities: Your degree is not enough. In fact, in 2025, your degree is barely a starting point.
The highest-paid Nigerians I know aren't doctors or lawyers—they're people with high-income digital skills. I'm talking about freelancers earning $2,000-$5,000 monthly working remotely for international clients. That's ₦3 million to ₦7.5 million monthly at current exchange rates.
Why Digital Skills Changed Everything
In Lagos, a good copywriter earns ₦80,000-₦150,000 monthly working for a local agency. That same copywriter, working remotely for U.S. clients, can earn $1,500-$3,000 monthly (₦2.25 million - ₦4.5 million).
Same skill. Same hours. Different market. 10x the income.
✅ Top 7 High-Income Digital Skills for Nigerians in 2025
- Software Development/Coding: Average: $3,000-$8,000/month for experienced developers
- Digital Marketing: Average: $1,500-$4,000/month for skilled marketers
- UI/UX Design: Average: $2,000-$5,000/month for good designers
- Video Editing/Motion Graphics: Average: $1,200-$3,500/month
- Copywriting/Content Writing: Average: $1,000-$3,000/month
- Virtual Assistance: Average: $800-$2,000/month
- Social Media Management: Average: $1,000-$2,500/month
How to Learn These Skills (Even With a Full-Time Job)
The truth is, you don't need to quit your job to learn. You need strategy and consistency.
Step 1: Choose Based on Your Natural Strengths
Love writing? Learn copywriting. Enjoy visuals? Try design. Like organizing? Virtual assistance might be perfect. Don't chase trends—choose what aligns with your personality.
Step 2: Invest in Quality Training
Free YouTube tutorials are great for basics, but if you're serious, invest in structured courses. Yes, it costs money upfront, but one client will pay back that investment 10x over.
Step 3: Practice Deliberately (Not Just Passively)
Watching tutorials doesn't make you skilled. Building projects does. Create samples, even if they're fake briefs. Your portfolio is your new CV.
Step 4: Start Getting Paid While Learning
You don't need to be perfect to start. Charge ₦20,000 for your first few projects. Then ₦50,000. Then ₦100,000. As you improve, your rates increase.
π± Real Example: Blessing's Journey
Blessing was a customer service rep earning ₦95,000 monthly in Port Harcourt. Tired of the struggle, she enrolled in a digital marketing course in January 2024 (cost: ₦85,000).
She studied for 3 months while keeping her job—waking up at 5 AM before work, studying during lunch breaks, practicing at night.
By April, she had enough portfolio samples to start pitching. Her first client paid ₦30,000 for a social media management gig. By July, she was earning ₦180,000 monthly from side clients while still working her job.
In November 2024, she quit her job. Today, she runs a digital marketing agency with four clients paying an average of ₦200,000 monthly each. Her monthly income: ₦800,000+.
What changed? She invested ₦85,000 and six months of focused effort into learning a high-income skill.
Want to know the truth? The difference between Blessing earning ₦95,000 and ₦800,000 wasn't luck. It was a deliberate decision to learn a skill the market values.
π΅ Thing 3: Start Investing in Dollar-Denominated Assets
Let me share something that changed my entire perspective on wealth in Nigeria: In January 2023, I had ₦5 million saved. I felt rich. Today, that same ₦5 million has the purchasing power of roughly ₦2 million from 2023.
I didn't spend it. Inflation ate it. The naira devaluation consumed it. I was getting poorer while doing nothing wrong.
If we talk am well, saving in naira in 2025 is like storing ice cream in the sun. It doesn't matter how much you have—it's melting faster than you can accumulate.
Why Dollar Assets Are Non-Negotiable
Here's the uncomfortable truth: As long as you hold your wealth exclusively in naira, you're losing money even when you're earning. The naira has depreciated from ₦450/$1 to over ₦1,500/$1 in three years. That's a 233% devaluation.
Translation: If you had $10,000 saved in January 2022, it would be worth ₦4.5 million then and ₦15 million today. If you had ₦4.5 million saved in naira, it's still ₦4.5 million—but it can now buy what ₦1.5 million bought in 2022.
⚠️ The Naira Trap
Most Nigerians work in naira, think in naira, and save in naira. This guarantees poverty over time. The naira's purchasing power has declined every single year for the past 15 years. Betting on it to suddenly stabilize is financial suicide.
How to Access Dollar-Denominated Assets as a Regular Nigerian
Option 1: Domiciliary Accounts (Start Here)
Open a domiciliary account at your bank. Any time you earn dollars (freelance work, international transfers, gifts), save it in dollars. Don't convert to naira unless you absolutely need it.
Even saving $50-$100 monthly compounds significantly. In one year, you'd have $600-$1,200. At ₦1,500/$1, that's ₦900,000 - ₦1.8 million saved—and protected from devaluation.
Option 2: Dollar Mutual Funds
Some Nigerian investment platforms now offer dollar-denominated mutual funds. You can invest as little as $100 and earn returns in dollars. Check platforms like Cowrywise, Risevest, or Bamboo.
Option 3: Cryptocurrency (For the Tech-Savvy)
Stablecoins like USDT or USDC are pegged to the dollar. You can buy them on platforms like Binance, store them digitally, and they maintain dollar value. This is more advanced, but increasingly common among young Nigerians.
Option 4: International Stocks via Apps
Apps like Bamboo and Trove allow Nigerians to invest in U.S. stocks with as little as $10. You're buying assets priced in dollars, which protects you from naira devaluation while potentially earning returns.
π Real Example: Kunle's $5,000 Strategy
Kunle is a freelance graphic designer earning $800-$1,200 monthly from international clients. Instead of converting everything to naira, he implemented a simple system:
- 50% to domiciliary account: Never touched. Long-term savings in dollars.
- 30% converted to naira: For monthly expenses.
- 20% to dollar investments: Split between dollar mutual funds and stablecoins.
After 18 months, Kunle had accumulated $8,400 in his domiciliary account (₦12.6 million at current rates), plus another $3,200 in investments. Total: $11,600 (₦17.4 million).
If he had converted and saved everything in naira, he'd have approximately ₦10 million today—losing ₦7.4 million to devaluation.
The goal isn't to become a forex trader or investment expert. The goal is simple: Stop holding all your wealth in a currency that's guaranteed to lose value.
⚙️ Thing 4: Build Systems, Not Just Side Hustles
Here's where most Nigerians get it wrong: They start a side hustle thinking it will solve their money problems. But a side hustle without a system is just a second job.
I used to think the solution to financial freedom was working harder—until I realized successful people aren't working harder than broke people. They're working smarter by building systems.
Side Hustle vs. System: What's the Difference?
Side Hustle: You trade your time for money. You stop working, you stop earning. Examples: Uber driving, freelance gigs with no team, buying and selling personally.
System: You set up processes that generate income with minimal ongoing effort. The business can run without you being present 24/7.
π‘ Transforming a Side Hustle Into a System
Before (Side Hustle): Tunde bakes cakes on weekends. He personally takes orders, bakes, delivers. If he's sick or busy, no income.
After (System): Tunde hired two bakers, created standard recipes, automated orders via Instagram DM automation, partnered with dispatch riders for delivery. Now he manages the business instead of doing all the work. Revenue tripled while his active hours decreased by 60 percent.
How to Systemize Your Income
Step 1: Document Everything
Write down every process in your business. How do you get clients? How do you deliver? What are the steps? If you can't explain it, you can't delegate it.
Step 2: Automate What You Can
Use tools like scheduling apps, automated responses, payment gateways. If a task doesn't require human creativity, automate it.
Step 3: Outsource Repetitive Tasks
Hire virtual assistants, freelancers, or interns for routine work. Pay them ₦30,000-₦50,000 monthly, and they free up 40 hours of your time to focus on growth.
Step 4: Create Digital Products
The ultimate system is creating something once and selling it repeatedly. Courses, ebooks, templates, software—these are true passive income because the work is done upfront.
The truth is, you'll never be rich trading hours for money. The 5 percent who build wealth in Nigeria understand this: Your income must be decoupled from your time.
⏳ Thing 5: Master the Art of Delayed Gratification
Let me be honest with you: Nigerians are some of the hardest-working people on earth. We hustle from dawn to dusk. So why are most of us still broke?
It's not because we don't earn enough. It's because we spend everything we earn—and then some.
Many Nigerians know this pattern: Salary drops on the 25th. By the 28th, half is gone. By the 5th of the next month, you're already borrowing. Rinse and repeat for years.
The iPhone Problem
Here's a scenario I see everywhere in Lagos: A young professional earning ₦200,000 monthly buys an iPhone 14 Pro for ₦950,000. They convince themselves it's an investment ("I need it for business"). But they pay in installments, adding ₦50,000 to their monthly expenses for two years.
Now they're trapped. That ₦50,000 monthly payment could have been invested. After two years, instead of owning an investment portfolio worth ₦1.4 million (with returns), they own a phone worth ₦350,000 (depreciated by 63 percent).
π¨ The Lifestyle Inflation Trap
This is the silent wealth killer: Every time your income increases, your lifestyle increases even more. You get promoted from ₦180,000 to ₦280,000 monthly. Instead of saving the ₦100,000 difference, you move to a more expensive apartment (₦60,000 more), upgrade your wardrobe (₦20,000 more), eat out more (₦30,000 more). Net result? You're still broke, just at a higher income level.
How to Build Wealth Through Delayed Gratification
The 50-30-20 Rule (Modified for Nigeria)
- 50 percent: Essential expenses (rent, food, transport, utilities)
- 20 percent: Savings and investments (non-negotiable)
- 20 percent: Debt repayment and emergency fund
- 10 percent: Lifestyle and enjoyment
If you earn ₦300,000 monthly, ₦60,000 should go to investments before you see it. Automate this. Set up standing orders on salary day so the money moves before you can spend it.
π° Real Example: The ₦50,000 Monthly Investment
Let's say you invest ₦50,000 monthly in a dollar-denominated asset earning 10 percent annual returns.
Year 1: ₦600,000 saved + returns = ₦630,000
Year 3: ₦1.8 million + compounded returns = ₦2.05 million
Year 5: ₦3 million + compounded returns = ₦3.82 million
Year 10: ₦6 million + compounded returns = ₦9.6 million
That's the power of consistency and delayed gratification. Meanwhile, your friends who spent that ₦50,000 monthly on fleeting luxuries have zero to show for it a decade later.
Want to know the truth? The reason most Nigerians will remain broke in 2026 isn't because they don't earn enough. It's because they can't delay gratification long enough to let compound interest work its magic.
π€ Thing 6: Network with People Ahead of You Financially
Here's something I learned the hard way: Your income will rarely exceed the average income of your five closest friends.
If your friends are all struggling, complaining about money, and living paycheck to paycheck, you'll unconsciously adopt the same patterns. It's not their fault—it's just how social influence works.
The ₦50,000 Friendship Test
Ask yourself this question: If I needed to borrow ₦50,000 urgently, could any of my close friends lend it to me comfortably—without stress?
If the answer is no, you're networking in the wrong circle.
I'm not saying abandon your childhood friends. I'm saying deliberately expand your network to include people who are where you want to be financially.
π― How I Changed My Circle (and My Income)
In 2018, I was earning about ₦120,000 monthly. Most of my friends were in the same range. Our conversations revolved around how expensive Lagos was, how our bosses were wicked, how Nigeria was hard.
Then I joined a paid mastermind group (₦50,000 for six months—ouch!). Suddenly, I was in rooms with people earning ₦500,000, ₦1 million, even ₦3 million monthly.
The shift was immediate. These people talked about investments, business opportunities, international clients. They shared strategies, not complaints. They saw problems as opportunities, not obstacles.
Within 12 months of joining that group, my income had tripled. Not because they gave me money—but because they changed my thinking and opened doors I didn't know existed.
Where to Find High-Value Networks in Nigeria
Paid Masterminds and Communities
Yes, they cost money. That's the point. People who invest in themselves attract other people who invest in themselves. Look for communities focused on entrepreneurship, investing, or digital skills.
Professional Associations
Join industry groups, attend conferences, participate in workshops. The contacts you make here are worth more than the knowledge you gain.
Online Communities
Twitter (X) Spaces, LinkedIn groups, WhatsApp communities focused on wealth building. Connect with people sharing real wins, not just motivational quotes.
Volunteer for High-Value Events
Can't afford the ticket to that business summit? Volunteer. You'll meet the same people, build relationships, and prove your value.
The truth is, opportunities don't come from job boards. They come from conversations. And conversations happen in rooms you need to be intentional about entering.
π Thing 7: Treat Your Personal Finances Like a Business
Here's what separates the 5 percent from the 95 percent: Rich people treat their personal finances like a business. Broke people treat it like an afterthought.
If we talk am well, most Nigerians have better records of their WhatsApp chats than their financial transactions. They can remember every drama their cousin caused in 2019 but can't tell you where ₦80,000 went last month.
What "Treating It Like a Business" Actually Means
1. Track Every Kobo
Use apps like Expense Manager, Money Lover, or even simple Excel sheets. Know exactly how much comes in and where it goes. You can't improve what you don't measure.
2. Create a Profit and Loss Statement
Yes, for your personal finances. At the end of each month, calculate:
- Total Income: Salary + side income + any other earnings
- Total Expenses: Fixed costs + variable costs + debt payments
- Net Profit: What's left over (this should be at least 20 percent)
3. Set Financial KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Businesses track metrics. You should too:
- Savings rate (aim for 20 percent minimum)
- Debt-to-income ratio (should be under 30 percent)
- Investment portfolio growth (track quarterly)
- Net worth growth (calculate yearly)
4. Hold Monthly Financial Reviews
Every month, sit down and analyze: What went well? What went wrong? How can I improve next month? Treat it like a board meeting with yourself.
π Real Talk: My Personal Finance System
Every Sunday evening, I spend 30 minutes reviewing my finances:
- Check all account balances
- Review the week's expenses (categorized)
- Update my net worth tracker
- Review investment performance
- Plan next week's spending
This 30-minute weekly habit has helped me grow my net worth by over 300 percent in three years. It's not magic—it's management.
The Financial CEO Mindset
You are the CEO of your life. Your income is your revenue. Your expenses are your costs. Your savings are your profit. Your investments are your growth strategy.
Would you hire a CEO who doesn't know the company's financial position? Who spends without budgets? Who makes decisions based on emotions rather than data?
No? Then stop running your personal finances that way.
π― Key Takeaways
- Stop relying on a single income source—build at least 2
- Stop relying on a single income source—build at least 2-3 parallel income streams to protect yourself from job loss and inflation
- Learn a high-income digital skill that allows you to earn in dollars—this is the fastest path to 10x your income in Nigeria
- Start investing in dollar-denominated assets immediately—saving in naira alone guarantees you'll be poorer next year
- Build systems, not just side hustles—create income sources that can run without your constant presence
- Master delayed gratification—the ability to say no to today's wants determines your ability to say yes to tomorrow's needs
- Network strategically with people ahead of you financially—your circle determines your ceiling
- Treat your personal finances like a business—track, measure, analyze, and improve consistently
π How to Start Today: Your 30-Day Action Plan
Knowledge without action is just entertainment. Here's exactly what to do in the next 30 days to start implementing these seven things:
Week 1: Assessment and Setup
Day 1-2: Financial Audit
- Download a finance tracking app (Money Lover, Expense Manager, or Excel)
- List all income sources and amounts
- List all expenses for the past 3 months (bank statements help)
- Calculate your current savings rate
Day 3-4: Skill Assessment
- List your current skills
- Research which digital skills interest you most
- Identify 2-3 free resources to start learning (YouTube, blog posts)
- Join relevant online communities
Day 5-7: Dollar Strategy
- Open a domiciliary account at your bank (or schedule an appointment)
- Research dollar investment platforms (Risevest, Bamboo, Cowrywise)
- Set a goal: "I will save $X monthly starting next month"
Week 2: Learning and Networking
Day 8-11: Skill Development
- Enroll in one structured course for your chosen skill (invest ₦20,000-₦50,000)
- Commit to 1 hour daily of focused learning
- Start building your first practice project
Day 12-14: Network Expansion
- Join 3 professional WhatsApp/Telegram groups in your industry
- Connect with 10 people on LinkedIn who are where you want to be
- Attend at least one virtual or in-person networking event
Week 3: Income Diversification
Day 15-18: Side Income Research
- Brainstorm 10 ways you could earn extra income with your current skills
- Research the market rates for these services
- Choose the top 2 most viable options
- Create simple packages and pricing
Day 19-21: First Client Outreach
- Create basic portfolio samples (even if they're practice projects)
- Reach out to 20 potential clients (friends, family, online platforms)
- Offer your first 3 clients a special rate to build testimonials
Week 4: Systems and Habits
Day 22-25: Automate Your Finances
- Set up automatic savings transfers on salary day (at least 20 percent of income)
- Create separate accounts for different goals (emergency fund, investments, business)
- Schedule weekly 30-minute financial review sessions
Day 26-30: Build Systems
- Document your processes for any income-generating activity
- Identify 3 tasks you can automate or outsource
- Create templates for repetitive work
- Review and adjust your 30-day progress
πͺ The Commitment
If you do these things consistently for 30 days, you'll be further ahead than 90 percent of Nigerians. If you do them for 6 months, your financial life will be unrecognizable. If you do them for 2 years, you'll be in the top 5 percent.
The choice is yours. You can finish reading this article, nod your head, and do nothing—like 95 percent of people will. Or you can start today, right now, with Day 1.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What if I don't have money to invest in learning a new skill?
Start with free resources on YouTube, Google, and free courses on Coursera or edX. Once you land your first paying client (even at ₦20,000), reinvest that money into paid, structured training. Many successful freelancers started with zero investment by leveraging free content and charging low rates initially while building expertise. The key is to start somewhere, not to wait until conditions are perfect.
How can I save in dollars if I don't earn in dollars?
Start small. Even converting ₦10,000-₦20,000 monthly to dollars in your domiciliary account protects that portion from devaluation. As you build digital skills and start earning from international clients, you'll naturally begin earning in dollars. Additionally, you can use dollar investment apps like Risevest or Bamboo that accept naira deposits and convert them to dollar investments automatically.
I have a 9-5 job and family responsibilities. How can I find time for side income?
You don't need 8 hours daily. Start with 1-2 hours—early mornings before work, lunch breaks, or evenings after dinner. Many successful Nigerian entrepreneurs built their businesses working just 5-10 hours weekly while keeping their jobs. The key is consistency, not quantity. One hour daily equals 365 hours yearly—enough to learn a skill, build a portfolio, and start earning extra income.
What's the fastest way to start earning extra income in Nigeria right now?
The fastest paths are freelancing with existing skills on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr, offering services locally via Instagram or WhatsApp, or reselling products online. If you can write, design, manage social media, or provide virtual assistance, you can get your first client within 2-4 weeks. The key is to start with what you already know rather than spending months learning something new before taking action.
How much should I be saving monthly to build real wealth?
Aim for at least 20 percent of your income, split between emergency funds, investments, and business capital. If you earn ₦200,000 monthly, save ₦40,000. If that seems impossible, start with 10 percent and increase by 2 percent every 3 months. The habit matters more than the amount initially. Someone saving ₦15,000 monthly consistently will be wealthier than someone saving ₦50,000 sporadically.
Is it too late to start if I'm already in my 30s or 40s?
Absolutely not. I've coached Nigerians in their 40s and 50s who transformed their finances within 2-3 years. Yes, starting younger gives you more time for compound growth, but starting today gives you more time than starting tomorrow. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Your future self will thank you for starting today regardless of your age.
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