Investing $$ - Starting from Scratch

The lived experience of two young adults, starting from scratch in the world of investing in the stock market.  Like plenty of people, I wanted to start investing, but it never felt like the right time and I had no idea where to start. It actually didn't take much, just a few conversations with people who knew more about it than me, and taking a few practical steps and voilà !! I had started.   Luckily, my partner Aiden knows more about it than I do and doesn't mind a chinwag about it, so here we are. I wanted to bring a little transparency to an otherwise taboo topic that can feel overwhelming to approach. We share the practicalities of opening our portfolio, some different options and approaches that we know of, and the reasoning behind our chosen approach.  We are far from experts, but happy to share some of the things we did to get started. A few reputable mentions to "Equity Mates" and "The Barefoot Investor" along with the generous people in our lives who have imparted their knowledge and helped us along the way.  And the formal disclaimer that this is general information only. We are sharing personal experiences and opinions that may not be suitable for your individual circumstances. Always do your own research and consider seeking advice from a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.  Aight let's chat investing $$$$ Move 🪴Empathise🪴 Learn 🪴 Teach  With Ellie Rohan