Here's How Big a $50-Per-Week Investment in the S&P 500 Could Grow Over the Long Haul

Investing small amounts of money wasn't always practical in the past. Commission fees were a big deterrent, and they would incentivize investors to put a lot of money in at once to minimize their impact. Now with commission-free trading options, however, it's easier than ever for investors to make much smaller investments without worrying about fees. This can be ideal if you're able to cut out some weekly expenditures from your budget and instead put that money into the stock market.While it can seem like it may be a painstaking process to invest at a rate of $50 per week, that's the equivalent of putting aside $200 per month, or around $2,600 over the course of a full year. In smaller pieces, it can be more manageable and easier to do. And if you keep with the habit, the payoff can be significant, and you might be surprised just how big that balance could end up becoming over the long haul.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool