On Wednesday March 18, 2026, students gathered to review a personal finance presentation at the Joliet Junior College main campus hosted by Professor James Revis. Students present learned about the benefits of investing and the beneficial advantages of long-term investing.
The presentation on personal finance was titled: “Invest Early: Why Starting Now Pays Off Big Later.” Some of the important talking points of the presentation included the advantages of investing early on in life and the useful tools that can help students to start investing. The presentation lasted from 12–12:50pm and was located in room T-2074.
The event drew a mix of many business students and many other students that were interested in building better financial habits early on in life.
The presentation highlighted some common investment tools such as stocks, retirement accounts, employee sponsored plans and more. With a combination of informational PowerPoint slides and real-world examples, the presentation was an insightful and beneficial tool for the attendees. The presenter explained how even small, consistent contributions to an investment account can grow over time and create a substantial amount of savings long-term.
A specific presentation example, was the importance of long-term investing and starting early. For many, especially younger students, investing early is often overlooked. The presentation also addressed misconceptions about investing, including the belief that it requires expertise or significant risk. Attendees were introduced to basic concepts such as long-term planning, diversification, and the role of simple investing accounts. Students who were interested in the advice given had some questions answered at the end of the presentation as well. They were also given handouts with more educational information to take home.
The main message of the seminar were very clear to the audience. When investing and saving for your future, time is one of the most important aspects and starting early can make a huge difference.
“The earlier you plan and begin to invest in your future the better the outcome can be,” Revis said.
