Silent Stackers

When I graduated college in 2014, one of my goals was simple: become a millionaire. I didn’t know exactly how I’d get there. I just knew I needed to save and invest a meaningful portion of my income over time. Thanks to recent market highs, I can now say I’ve reached that goal at 34. I didn’t think this was possible so early until a few years ago, when my income started rising and compounding really began to do the heavy lifting. I’ve only ever worked a W-2 job. I kept my expenses low, increased my income steadily, and invested the difference into my 401k and index funds. Along the way, I still lived my life. I traveled, spent money on experiences I value, and enjoyed the process without feeling deprived. Thirteen years later, here I am. I know this goes against my brand (of being a silent stacker) but I’m sharing this to show that financial freedom is achievable without living a boring life. With consistency, balance, and patience, it can happen sooner than you think.

@neppy Idk about that. Maybe if you retire abroad in a cheap country.

you can retire on $500k if you keep your lifestyle simple

@Investinc_Intel Invest more.

If you could go back and give financial advice to your 18 year old self what would you say?

Everyone talks about Toyota, and for good reason, but most Japanese automakers build incredibly reliable cars. Brands like Honda, Mazda, and Nissan often offer similar dependability for less money, especially on the used market. You don’t need the “Toyota premium” to get a great, long lasting vehicle.

@NotA_Bull Keep on buying and making money!

Let’s say you bought stocks, it worked out, and you made money. What’s next?

@wisdomXplorer Absolutely!

Do you believe 'health is wealth'?

@EverydayStockz Every single time.

Index funds for beginners > picking stocks early on.

@bestplayeratlas That’ll do it!

Make $10,000 a month, live off of $2,500, invest the $7,500. That's how you get rich.

@Dearme2_ Sunshine and exercise.

Without drugs... what is the greatest weapon against anxiety and depression?

@moneywithkal Love this. Everyone is broke in their 20s but you really start to see who still is and who isn’t in your 30s and 40s.

Broke in your 20s: normal Broke in your 30s: a choice Broke in your 40s: a habit Start now

@AccentInvesting If you have wealth don’t forget to enjoy some of it.

The goal isn't to be the richest man in the graveyard. It's to be the man who lived life on his own terms every single day.

Half of building wealth is just not doing something stupid when you’re bored.

@Brogan01122972 That’s a wealth mindset.

Honestly. Being 23, I hope the market continues to sell off. I’ll keep investing $VOO in my RothIRA I’m investing for the long term. No options/ leverage/ ect. I’m not phased.

@darrenv96 Always a good thing to wake up excited to go to work!

Woke up excited to go to work today. Winning.

@AvalancheWealth True 😂

@Silent_stackers I can’t rule out anything these days

Here is a fun conspiracy theory. Do you think the elites created bitcoin after the financial crisis and made it cyclical so that every four years they buy low and sell high just to get filthy rich?

@Budgetdog_ Definitely. Hard to be ok with enough when you’re able to have more.

The real winner is the person that hits financial freedom and then no longer chases money.

@kinginvestings Control your spending and you’ll control your finances.

You’re not broke. You’re just spending like someone who makes more than you.

@BrianFeroldi Different way to look at it but true.

Your portfolio is like a bar of soap. The more you fiddle with it, the smaller it becomes.

@Bitcoin_Teej I’ll take Fidelity.

You have to put your life savings in one brokerage. Where are you putting your money?

@CGInvesting10 Hold less in cash and invest more.

If you could go back to the first day you started investing what would you do?

@Iamcaddex @shani_cooks Nope. You have to have discipline and be able to manage your expenses.

Is working hard enough to succeed?