Investing: Questions and answers: The sooner you start the better off you'll be when you need it

Young professionals just starting out are faced with many important decisions that affect the rest of their lives (Marriage? Move out or live at home? Which car to buy? Accept that out of state job? etc.) At this crucial time individuals should also begin to prepare themselves for their financial future. Financial planning is easily put off because there are many reasons why investments can wait until later. The truth of the matter is with this frame of mind, in 25 years you may be wondering why you procrastinated and find yourself wishing that you knew then what you know now.