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What is investing?

Investing is not the same as saving. When we save something, we are holding on to it so we can use it later. When we invest in something, we hope to get back what we invested plus more at a later time.

In fact, investing is just a modern form of doing what Native people have always done—learning about and taking good care of our resources. In the old days, those were natural resources. Everyone learned about hunting and preparing during the harvest for the lean winter days. We acquired this knowledge from our families and community members. Today the skills we need to master include the skill of managing our money.