If you want to grow and protect your wealth and secure your financial future, the best time to start is now. Investing can seem intimidating and confusing, but Peter Mallouk, CEO of Creative Planning, sought-after financial thought leader, and New York Times bestselling author is here to demystify investing and financial planning and get you on a path to financial freedom. In this episode, Hala and Peter discuss why now is the best time to start investing, what plans you should have in place before you invest, and at what point you should consider getting an independent financial advisor, and Peter gives tips about compounding, insurance, and diversifying. Topics Include: - Importance of optimism and the truth about “the good ole days” - The media and the narrative of negativity - Why is now the best time to be investing? - S&P 500 and the importance of diversifying - Real-life experience of the importance of diversifying - The power of compounding - Why it’s important to know wh...