CNBC's Jim Cramer said saving is the most important thing for investors, no matter how much they are making or what stage of life they're in.
"I want you to save no matter what the excuse.
As a teenager, Cramer opened an account with Fidelity's Magellan fund, which he said was one of the best-performing mutual funds of its time.
He began saving money he made as an ice cream vendor at a stadium in Philadelphia.
But he didn't save much in college, with his work-study pay going towards tuition and room and board.
Persons:
CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer, Fidelity's Magellan, Jack Daniels
Organizations:
Tallahassee Democrat, Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Fidelity Magellan Fund
Locations:
Philadelphia