r/wallstreetbets • u/startedstonks04-2020 • Feb 01 '25

Gain 12k -> 115k @ 22 yr old

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Friend told me this is post worthy, anyways I’m blessed. I withdrew everything and put it all into VOO. Hoping I’ll be ahead of my age group for future retirement. God bless America.

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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '25

solo travelling is amazing as it pushes you out of your comfort zone and make you grow, and you're young with energy, you don't have to spend a lot and can sleep in motels where you meet other solo travelers. It's an amazing experience and gives you a break in your head from your life, def do it when you're young

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u/startedstonks04-2020 Feb 01 '25

Thanks for this!

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u/dreddie27 Feb 01 '25

And traveling young will be good for your self development and better chance for meeting a better wife.

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u/i_Love_Gyros Feb 01 '25

On the flip side, I actually found solo travel very depressing so maybe start cost effective until you feel it out

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u/Odd_Account_9822 Feb 01 '25

Probably should get some gold too with the way things are going!

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u/fadingsignal Feb 01 '25

YES, also as you get older it becomes more difficult as your obligations grow, and for many people, their health and energy decline.

Plus, traveling is not only fun, it's extremely educational. You learn so much about other cultures and get a big picture of the world that helps you with even career and other kinds of interactions and planning.

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u/Personal_Lobster_930 Feb 01 '25

I’ve travelled solo till my late thirty’s, best time ever. Met Americans in their sixties at mnt Everest base camp. They’d wish they did that journey in their thirty’s. Nepal is dirt cheap to, do that. I’ve been there 2 times, wish I could go again, but I have a daughter.