According to a recent study, three out of four young people between the ages of 17 and 27 fear poverty in old age.
I was like that for a long time too.
So I tried to save, investing money in stocks, cryptocurrencies and ETFs.
A lot of people do it this way: 92 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds diligently put money away, according to a survey by the payment service provider Klarna.
Is that really necessary?
I spoke to bestselling author and wealth manager Gerd Kommer about this.
He says: Anyone under 30 should first spend money, try things out, gain experience, make mistakes – and then start investing.
Because to close the pension gap, that would be enough for most people.
If that's what the »ETF Pope« says!
He was able to take away a lot of my worries – and hopefully even more young people.
Enjoy reading
Benjamin Ansari
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Young people are in the fever of savings - but is it really necessary?
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"People under 30 don't have to save yet":
most young people save money, according to a recent survey.
They could spend some first, says economist Gerd Kommer.
Which savings strategy he advises – and why he warns against real estate.
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Katrin Gössl pre-cuts the pork chops – later they end up at the counter
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"I've never had to kill an animal":
Katrin Gössl worked as a controller in a hospital and then got into her father's butcher's shop.
Here the 28-year-old talks about her own ham creations, sore muscles and how she advertises for young people in schools.
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Where does violence begin - and how can I defend myself against attacks?
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A slanted look, a stupid joke, a secret photo:
Many students and employees have experienced sexual harassment at the university.
A researcher describes how seemingly harmless actions cause harm.
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Music producer Berger: "I was a rule breaker"
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What does success do? »He fucks one«:
The young Dennis Berger from Heilbronn became an internationally sought-after music producer almost overnight.
His story sounds like a Hollywood movie, too good to be true.
That's what torments him sometimes.
