Investing can feel overwhelming when you’re young and just starting out — especially in the age of social media. You could spend hours on TikTok or Instagram seeking out solid investing advice, only to come away with more questions than you started with.
But it doesn’t have to be so complicated. Here’s my personal approach to investing as someone in their 20s who spends a lot of time researching and writing about investing.
First, I made sure my foundation was solid
Investing tends to work best when your everyday finances are already under control. If you have any high-interest debt, like credit card debt, you may prioritize paying it off first.
The main thing I focused on when I got my first full-time job was building up an…
