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How to Turn $500 Into a Fortune Down the Road Start investing now, and you'll thank yourself later.

By Jeff Rose Edited by Dan Bova

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Jeff Rose explains how a 16-year-old with a lawnmowing business approached him to ask for investment tips. The teenager didn't have the sort of financial background Rose did, or even a ton of money to invest -- he only had about $500. Some people think this is not enough money even to start investing.

But, Rose states clearly that even $500 in investments can make a big difference over time. In fact, Rose says he could grow that into more than half a million dollars over time.

Click play to learn how to grow $500 into $520,000.

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Jeff Rose

Certified Financial Planner, Author and Blogger

Jeff Rose is an entrepreneur disguised as a certified financial planner, author and blogger.  He's best know for his blog GoodFinancialCents.com and book, Soldier of Finance: Take Charge of Your Money and Invest in Your Future.  He's also the editor of LifeInsurancebyJeff.com. He escaped a path of financial destruction from dropping out of college with over $20,000 of credit card debt to become a self-made millionaire. His mission is help future generations achieve financial freedom by developing strong money habits and unleashing their entrepreneurial spirit.   

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