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

you should to reward yourself. Use 15k for travel and fun and keep 100k at the bank in a high yield savings account that you never touch

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u/startedstonks04-2020 Feb 01 '25

should I go travel more when i'm young vs later when I have a family? I wanted to save my $ for travelling when I have future kids and a wife, but I heard solo travelling is a must.

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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!