investing is something that needs to be prioritized when you are able to make money every month, because investing can make finances easier in the future, before we make an investment we must also be prepared with the existing risks, the ideal amount that we need to invest must be adjusted to the income we every month, we have to set aside 5% of our income to invest, because considering our income is mediocre.
^ If the 5% is the amount that you can afford, that good enough.
This advice "Only invest an amount you can afford to lose" is something that makes me shudder whenever I hear it.
Why? Because it is really not good advice for me. Of course, it is important to remember that all investments involve risks, but should you just put money into something you're willing to lose? Please, please, please. The same as saying "don't put money into it or do not invest!". I don't want to risk losing the money I have put in. Taking measured risks is something I am willing to do.