08/01/2026
10 years + $200/month = a $1.3M difference.
Rob didn’t do anything extreme.
He just started earlier and invested a little more.
That extra decade and $200/month more than tripled his retirement balance compared to Paul , without sacrificing his lifestyle.
If you relate more to Paul, that’s okay. Most people don’t invest in their 20s, and there are plenty of valid reasons. What matters most is this:
👉 The best time to start is now.
Time, diversification, consistency, and actually holding your investments matter more than trying to be perfect.
Assumes an 8% annual return, a conservative estimate for broad U.S. stock market index funds.