If there's one thing I could bottle, it'd be time.

Maybe it's a snippet of wisdom that comes with age, but I've realised that time is my greatest commodity.

Well, I'd even go so far as to suggest that it's everyone's.

Actually, I'd say it comes from a combination of age and being a parent.

As a parent, life can genuinely feel like a complex balancing act, juggling family, work and trying to get ahead.

Here's what's interesting.

Most of us are making sacrifices around how we're spending our time today to generate more time in the future hopefully.

In other words, time and the money we earn in exchange for our time become increasingly important.

This opens up two essential questions...

Are you benefiting from these sacrifices right now?

And can you see a clear path to receiving a real benefit in the future where you'll virtually be guaranteed more time?

The reason I ask is this.

The more people earn, the greater the financial commitments they tend to take on, which, in turn, can often undermine their ability to get ahead.

If you're looking to invest in your future and create more time for yourself and your family, getting smart with how you're investing your money is a great start.