Saver A starts early with smaller contributions. Saver B starts later with larger contributions. Why might Saver A have more money?

Saver A may have more money because starting earlier gives the savings more time to earn returns, and those returns can earn returns too. This is compound growth: even smaller contributions can build substantially over a longer period. The reason is not necessarily higher wages, lower taxes, or more total contributions.

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