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    Discover essential financial foundations to master before entering the stock market, including government-supported savings options and proper investment mindset to avoid common pitfalls of 'get-rich-quick' thinking.

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    Investing is a marathon, not a sprint. The person who starts early and invests consistently, even with small amounts, will likely end up wealthier than someone who waits for the 'perfect' time or tries to get fancy with their strategy.

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