How I started investing 💸 // wanting to retire early + becoming financially independent

dear diary,
it's funny how things work in life. you meet people from different walks of life and yet somehow they are telling you the same story. how could that be? early retirement before 65? not one, but 4 different people, complete strangers!!
what's happening?! but if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be where I am today. so thank YOU to my former colleagues, mentor and strangers I've met. I wouldn't be where I am today without you.
signing off
~sam
#investing #moneymindset #money #personalfinance

[@OurRetireEarlyJourney]

Fire movement works. We just reached Coast Fire. It takes discipline and time but it works!

[@heysamko]

Absolutely and yet many of us expects fast results and lose patience. I truly believe that it works too! Thanks for taking your time to watch my video, love your content as well

[@no_name5002]

The more I learn about investing/FIRE, the less I care about what other people think about my modest lifestyle.

[@heysamko]

omg, me too! something about having an end goal in mind helps you filter out society's expectations and just focus on manifesting your dream into a reality! so glad to meet someone who shares the same values

[@oZmarkHam]

FIRE is 🔥 have you looked into churning ? 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@heysamko]

YESSS! What kind of FIRE are you doing? And yeah I have looked into churning, I’ve done a few before I got laid off but it’s a challenge to continue without an income

[@oZmarkHam]

@@heysamko you can do it with no income :) in fact it is income source haha .. check out ask sebby, and prince of travel. Also @wonnafamily haha for how to live with FIRE 🔥

[@beckybrer5278]

Sister I'm a Ugandan, have de idea of investing but i completely dont know where i can invest my money, kindly help guide me invest pliz 😢

[@heysamko]

Thanks for your question! I'll be making a video soon with more details but in short, start with building a 3-6 months of emergency fund from your income, to make sure you are covered financially incase of emergencies like family events or loss of an income occurs. Additionally, to invest, you'll need to open an investment account with your bank. In Canada, we have 2 accounts - TFSA and RRSP. Your bank will offer more details as to which one is best suited for you. Any other questions are welcomed. Hope this helps!