Savings vs Investment

46. Knowledge Check

Why is it important to have an emergency fund (savings) before you start investing?

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  1. The module has been insightful, highlighting the difference between savings and investments. Its an eye opening for me to differentiate money that can clear my surprise bills and that which can be my cushion in future such as retirement package, university fees for my unborn kids and so on.

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  2. Name: sserubira Elizmas
    Country: Uganda

    Cohort:9
    Lessons: I have learnt that debt is weight which I have to pay off to fly

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  3. Full Name: Chikondi Zulu
    Country: Zambia
    Cohort:35
    Topic: Savings and investment


    Saving is preparing for unknown circumstances or reaching a certain goal while investing grows income over time. Don't invest your savings if you intend to use the money in the next year. Savings act as a cushion while investing beats inflation. Savings is Short term and investing is lon term.

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  4. Full Name:Carol Zulu
    Country: Zambia
    Cohort:29
    Topic: Savings and investment.
    What I understood in this module is that,saving is keeping money safe with low risk and low return for short term needs,while investing is putting money to work with higher risk but higher possible return for long term growth.

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  5. Full name: Virginia Kurambwi
    Country: Zimbabwe
    Cohort 35
    Savings and investment are both important for financial success but they serve different purposes. Savings provide financial security and liquidity by keeping money available for emergencies and short-term needs, while investments focus on growing wealth over the long term. Savings generally involve lower risk and lower returns, whereas investments carry higher risks but offer greater potential returns. Therefore, a person should save for security and invest for long-term financial growth.

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