For most people, the idea of investing in the stock market may seem daunting and out of reach if you don't have vast sums of wealth.

But you don't need to be rich to invest in the stock market – and you certainly don't need a large pot of money to get started.

Starting small by putting aside as little as £25 a month could amass you an investment pot worth more than £10,000 over time – provided you stick with it.

Investing is vastly more likely to make you rich than saving, and the sooner in life you begin, the better. However, many savers may be wary about staking their money on the stock market.

So we have spoken to investment experts to get their tips on how you can dip your toe in the stock market for the very first time. Here we reveal how you can turn £25 a month into a £10,000.

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