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- To build wealth, start with the resources you already have, whether that's access to free high-yield savings accounts or a 401(k) with an employer match.
- While starting today is a smart move, financial planners say not to expect wealth to grow overnight - to make real progress, you have to be patient.
- Need help building wealth? SmartAsset's free tool can help find a financial professional near you »
The key to growing wealth isn't always simply to make more money. Sometimes, it's about using what you have to your advantage - maybe it's as easy as moving your savings into an account with higher interest rates, or taking advantage of an employer's 401(k) match.
Most importantly, experts say one of the most important elements to building wealth is to simply give it time. Here are the best ways to start building wealth today, according to financial planners.
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