There are many skills in life that are nice to have.  Skills like being able to cook a good meal, skills like being able to renovate a bathroom or patio, or even skills like looking after your body to keep it fit, lean and strong.  Of course, none of these great skills do they teach you at school. But there is one skill in life that they don't teach you that is absolutely essential for your survival in this world.  If you do not learn it it could cause you decades of pain, and if you do master it it can bring you many decades of happiness, joy and great life experiences. That skill is learning to invest. The Lost Skill Of Learning To Invest Very simply, learning to invest means being able to protect your wealth in the bad times, and grow your wealth in the good times.  With the current economic climate the way it is today: banks disappearing, even countries falling under the burden of their debts, this skill is becoming more and more essential. Why is it so important though? Well for a start getting a better return on your current wealth and savings can significantly reduce the amount of time you take to retirement.  Of course, retirement is just a word, and the real ticket is financial freedom, giving you options in life to do what you please. But more importantly, when you reach retirement age and access to your Superannuation or retirement savings, who