I Invested My First $100 Without Feeling Dumb
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Win: $100 invested using round-ups + $10/week auto-invest, with a pre-decided simple allocation.
Make It Automatic
- Open an account with no minimums and enable round-ups.
- Set $10/week auto-invest on Fridays.
- Pick a simple allocation you won’t tinker with for 90 days.
Grab the Beginner Allocation Cheat Sheet →
My First $100: The Breakdown
- Round-ups: $18
- Auto-invest: $40
- One-time boost from canceling a subscription: $42
Copy This Plan: Round-ups → $10/week auto-invest → Leave it alone for 90 days.
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