[header] How to start building wealth at a young age [title] Start early. [step] If you want to accumulate wealth, time is the most important factor. The longer you save and invest, the more likely you are to reach your goals and build sizable wealth. 
[substeps] You can set aside more money to invest over a long period of time than over a short one. That may seem obvious, but many people don't fully appreciate how powerful the effect of time can be on accumulating wealth.