It means that instead of saving money to be spent later e.g. in retirement, the money is being spent right now in the hope of positive (inflation beating) ROI later.
But what if those investments don't work out? Then you have no savings and won't be able to spend money in the future.
Being able to save money for the long term is fundamental in a society that has long lifespans. Unfortunately government policy is to essentially forbid saving, because forcing people to "invest" their savings pumps employment and GDP stats, which is largely how their success is measured.
But what if those investments don't work out? Then you have no savings and won't be able to spend money in the future.
Being able to save money for the long term is fundamental in a society that has long lifespans. Unfortunately government policy is to essentially forbid saving, because forcing people to "invest" their savings pumps employment and GDP stats, which is largely how their success is measured.