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u/Big_Crank
3 hours ago
Just reached 150k!! Yeehaw!!
Hello everybody
I have been investing since March 2022 when i was 27. I'm turning 31 this month.
I had nothing to my name back then
Dave Ramsey of all people gave me the tools and knowledge and information to get started investing and start believing I could be wealthy one day (like many investors, I have since felt more misaligned with him, but I still appreciate his work)
My goal was to catch up to the people that started investing when they were 18. (I wish someone would've taught me about money and wealth building at an earlier age) I have just nearly surpassed that by my best estimates!
Since beginning my journey, I have gotten married, lost my best friend (my father), became an uncle, and now I am planning a move across the state to be closer to family so we can have our own baby with support.
For most of the time I was investing overly aggressive. Around 25% of my paychecks, as an OR nurse. Practically everything is S&P 500. I did make a lucky 10% bet/conviction-play on Nebius (I am slowly unwinding that position)
I imagine that I might slow down my aggressiveness. With a baby and a new house there will be a lot of unforeseen things I'll want cash for. So right now my contributions are at 15%, and I get a 5% match.
It feels good that as time continues, my money will start to work in my favor instead of me, just depositing into the void.
All these Reddit communities are super helpful and inspiring
For anyone just starting out, keep your head down, keep shoveling shit, it feels good to start seeing it all come together
Next check-in will be 200k ✌🏼