Greenlight Saving money
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In an animation, coins fall into a smiling piggybank.

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SPEAKER: You have two main options with your money, save or invest it to have later or spend it now.

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A hammer smashes the piggy bank.

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Well, you could plant it in the ground and try to grow a money tree.

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A pile of pink dirt on the ground grits its teeth and sweats. A puff of purple smoke floats up from it.

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But that's not the best idea.

When

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A safe door locks stacks of money inside and spins around.

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you save your money, you're choosing to use it for something in the future. It can be a small purchase, like a gift for a friend or yourself,

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A gift pops out of the safe. It smiles and waves an arm.

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or investing for a bigger financial goal, like a college education, a car, a home, or retirement.

Retirement

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A smiling graduation cap waves a diploma. A big SUV pulls to a stop. A sailboat sips the ocean next to a beach mansion.

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comes with a big price tag because you're not earning any more paychecks from a job.

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Dollars fly up and away from the sailboat.

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So you have to use the money you saved to live. Saving a sizable nest egg is important for financial freedom and peace of mind.

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A toucan settles onto a pile of money in a nest.

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You can feel great knowing that you've saved enough bread to take care of yourself and live a good life, which is much better than planting a money tree.

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A person sits in a hammock on an island sipping a drink. The pile of dirt squeezes out a single flower that droops over.

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That's for sure. Trust me, I tried.

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The dirt cries.