Financial Feminist
Financial Feminist
Her First $100K
269. How To Start Investing in 2026 (Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Pt. 3)
29 minutes Posted Jan 8, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Intro
What Investing Really Is
Why Investing Works Long-Term
Debunking "It's Too Confusing"
Time in the Market vs. Timing the Market
Step-by-Step Investing Roadmap
Where to Set Up Your Account
Biggest Mistakes New Investors Make
Long-Term Wins Over Short-Term Gains
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Visit ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod to register for our FREE workshop, Stock Market Secrets: Debunking Common Myths for Successful Investing.
If you’re waiting for the “right time” to invest, I need you to hear this––the right time is now. In this final part of my Personal Finance Cheat Sheet series, I’m breaking down exactly how to start investing in 2026 — step by step, without the jargon and without gatekeeping. Investing isn’t just for rich people; it’s how many people become rich, and I’m walking you through how compound interest, long-term strategy, and simple systems can help you build real wealth even if you’re starting with very little. If the stock market has felt confusing, intimidating, or downright scary, this episode will show you how to finally get off the sidelines and start making your money work for you.
Missed an episode in our Personal Finance Cheat Sheet series? Get caught up:
The 3 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Money Resolutions (Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Pt. 1): https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/money-resolutions/ How To Budget & Pay Off Debt (Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Pt. 2): https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/how-to-budget/
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