Discover the fundamental difference between saving and investing. Learn how inflation silently erodes wealth and why letting your money grow through investments is essential for long-term financial security. Learning Objectives: • Understand the critical difference between saving and investing • Learn how inflation erodes purchasing power • Grasp the power of compound growth over time • Recognize that time is your greatest investing asset Reflection Exercise: Calculate: If you invest $100/month at 7% growth, what do you have in 30 years? This episode is part of "Money for Life: Building Lasting Financial Confidence" - a 20-episode series designed to build financial literacy from the ground up.