If I Started Investing In 2025, I'd Do THIS

Look, we all know inflation's here to stay, and investing is the only way to get ahead. But there's a right way and a wrong way to do it. I've been at this for over 10 years, and I'm laying it all out for you - no gatekeeping. Here are the five exact things I'd do if I started investing from scratch today. Whether you're scared, broke, or just feeling lost in financial jargon, this video's got you covered.

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00:00:00 - Intro
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00:14:58 - #5

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***THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO! 👀***

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***BOOKS I RECOMMEND 📚***

I Will Teach You to Be Rich (hilarious how-to book on personal finance for millennials)

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing (Jack Bogle's classic advice on index funds)

InvestED (step-by-step, millennial-friendly advice on how to pick stocks like Warren Buffett)

Unshakeable (this book = courage. blast ALL the fears & misconceptions you have about investing)

Rich Dad Poor Dad (#1 selling personal finance book of all time... need I say more?)

Think and Grow Rich (the ultimate book on money mindset and wealth consciousness)

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***MY FAVORITE MONEY TOOLS 🖤***

YNAB (I literally can't live without this budgeting app, so obsessed)

Wise (like Venmo but for international currencies - I use this app a LOT for my life in Mexico)

High-Yield Savings Accounts (don't settle for 0% when you can get 3%+ on your savings)

Ledger Nano S (crypto storage hardware wallet, because "Not Your Keys, Not Your Crypto"!):

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DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES ❤

This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Rose does not provide tax or investment advice. The information is being presented without consideration of the investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific investor and might not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

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[mollyarrington]

Billionaires often promote the idea that money isn't the key to happiness, but in reality, money provides security and freedom

[nicolasbenson]

The thing to me is, if you invest and have other income outside of dividends then you will be able to live off dividends without selling. Which means you can pass that on to your kids which will give them a leg up in life. $52k dividends received in 2024.

[Mitchell.Holland]

Watching in my 40s... And only just starting investing I feel so behind!

[BrewerVera]

big returns come from investing big. investing big comes from building conviction, conviction comes from understanding, understanding comes from doing your homework and research beyond surface level.

[alexanderrowan]

In my opinion, I feel protecting your capital sometimes feel better than making money, simply because its much more harder making money if you lose your capital its much more harder, its a scenario of loosing your money vs missing the train, there'd always be trains however if you lose your capital its gone.

[EthanPérez-mq]

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[NicholasBall]

The most important thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different sources of income that doesn't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the word. This is still a good time to invest in various stocks, Gold, silver and digital currencies

[Wade]

Very informative video you have, I have been able to understand the messages you pass but there are some other challenges that may come about when taking some other risks.

[FarukStingl]

I believe the retirement crisis will get even worse. Many struggle to save due to low wages, rising prices, and exorbitant rents. With homeownership becoming unattainable for middle-class Americans, they may not have a home to rely on for retirement.

[garnold-lp]

I just turned 46 and awfully late to investing with barely any portfolio except my 401k, I have a decent amount of cash saved up and with inflation currently soaring AGAIN, I’m getting worried about retirement, my intention is to retire at 55. How best do I maximize my savings of over $150k

[Aarrenrhonda]

I'm convinced that investing $50k-100k in the right company before it goes big is more important than saving for retirement. However, picking the right company is so hard that saving might be safer, cuz who would've guessed Nvda? I have around $200k in a HYSA and want to invest. What are the best opportunities now?

[Helen_white]

The effects of the downturn are beginning to sink in. People are being impacted by the long-term decline in property prices and the housing market. I recently sold my house in the Sacramento area, and I want to invest my lump-sum profit in the stock market before prices start to rise again. Is now the right moment to buy, or not?

[PASCALDAB]

I'm thinking to put some cash in stocks, I was at Salt Shack and i overheard some friends saying its ripe enough, but Is this a good time to buy stocks? I’ve been sitting on over $545K equity from a home sale and I’m not sure where to go from here, is it a good time to buy into stocks or do I wait for another opportunity?

[micheal_mills]

Before you start investing, it's crucial to understand the basics of investing, different asset classes (stocks, bonds, real estate, etc.), and the associated risks. are you investing for retirement, buying a home, or building an emergency fund? Your goals will help shape your investment strategy.

[healerpaskile]

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[KevinFord]

$332k just sitting in my emergency fund, and now I’m here like, ‘Time to make it rain!’ Seriously though, great step-by-step guide! I’ve been itching to dive into stocks but honestly, need a boost to make sure I'm not just throwing cash into the fire. Any tips to help me not mess this up right out the gate?

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