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    5 financial myths you should stop believing right now
    A common misconception is that investing needs a lot of money to begin with

    5 financial myths you should stop believing right now

    By Dwaipayan Roy
    Mar 21, 2025
    04:49 pm

    What's the story

    In the world of personal finance, myths and misconceptions can easily lead people astray.

    These myths can cause unnecessary stress and inhibit financial growth.

    Knowing the truth behind these common beliefs is key to making informed decisions about money management.

    This article debunks five prevalent financial myths that most people still believe, giving you clarity and insight into better financial practices.

    Myth 1

    Renting is throwing money away

    Many think renting a home is the same as wasting money, while buying property is always a better investment. But that's not always true.

    Renting comes with flexibility and lesser responsibilities than owning a home, which includes maintenance costs and property taxes.

    Plus, in some markets, renting may be more economical than buying when factoring in all associated expenses.

    Myth 2

    Credit cards are always bad

    Credit cards often get a bad rep because of high interest and the risk of running into debt.

    But, if you use them responsibly, they can be great tools for building a credit history and earning rewards or cashback on your purchases.

    The trick is to pay the balance off in full each month - so that you don't pay interest and stay credit healthy.

    Myth 3

    You need a lot of money to invest

    A common misconception is that investing needs a lot of money to begin with. However, in reality, many investment platforms allow people to invest with small sums of money.

    Investing in options like mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allows you to diversify even with a small amount of money.

    The earlier you start with whatever you have, the more you'll benefit from compound interest.

    Myth 4

    All debt is bad debt

    Not all debt is bad, though. It is important to learn the difference between good debt and bad debt for effective financial planning.

    Good debt consists of loans that contribute positively toward future income or asset building, such as student loans or mortgages at reasonable rates.

    Bad debt, on the other hand, usually consists of high-interest consumer loans that don't generate future value.

    Myth 5

    Financial planning can wait until later in life

    Many assume financial planning should come much later in life once they have wealth to show or a family to take care of.

    But starting early offers a host of advantages, including compounding benefits over time.

    These make a huge difference to long-term savings goals like retirement funds or emergency reserves.

    This ensures much greater security down the line, no matter which age-bracket you fall into today.

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