A Reminder to Slow Down
Why I Started Investing at 50
There are a lot of conversations in this community about ETFs, dividends, total return, asset allocation, and building wealth. I love those discussions.
But this morning, sitting at a picnic table overlooking Arrow Lake with a coffee in my hand during my second week of summer vacation, it reminded me why any of it matters.
I didn’t start investing until I was 50.
Would I have loved to start at 20 instead of 50? Absolutely. But I can’t change that. What I could change was making the decision to start and I’m glad I did.
Since then, I’ve learned more than I ever imagined, met some incredible people through Blossom, and built a portfolio that’s working quietly in the background while I spend time with my family.
That’s the goal.
Not staring at stock prices all day. Not checking your portfolio every five minutes.
It’s building a life where your investments support the moments that matter most.
I’m also really looking forward to meeting many of you at the Blossom event in Vancouver on August 22. It’s funny how an investing app has introduced me to people I genuinely look forward to meeting in person.
If you could hit pause today and enjoy a quiet moment like this, would you say your financial journey is helping you build the life you actually want? Why or why not?
