When To Start Investing & Putting Money To Work

<p>"Reach a point where you have saved enough money before you invest. Saving sets the stage as investing creates the action by putting money to work. Have an emergency fund in place. Pay off any high-interest debt, including credit cards. Also, take advantage of employer 401K match. Remember that investing involves risk and the potential for investments to lose value," says Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz.</p><p><br></p>