How I Balance College and Investing📕📉

You dont need tons of money to start investing and spend hours managing it, the reality as a full-time business marketing student during the school year and part-time supervisor (full-time in the summer), my schedule is busy and investing has become part of my weekly routine now.

Here's what works for me:

✅ I invest small amounts every week on the same schedule using Wealthsimple and more when I have extra money, so I stay consistent without having to Overwhelm myself.

✅ I keep expanding my knowledge by reading great books like "The Wealthy Barber" & "Atomic Habits", watching YouTube creators Like "Angelo Castillo" and "Everything Money" and learning from experienced great investors on Blossom, like @nettspend and @retired .

✅ I use the KISS strategy by focusing primarily on ETFs and investing for a long time horizon (20+ years)

✅ I stay away from the hype and dont compare myself to others because everyone has their own path and how they got there. Keep Focused on your lane.

Some weeks especially during exams and major assignments school takes priority. Other weeks work gets busier than usual. But even when life gets hectic, consistency is what makes the difference.

One quote that stuck with me that I forgot where I heard it from is this:

"Investing is the vehicle to retirement, travel, and freedom to spend more time doing the things you love with the people you love"

What's one habit that helps you stay consistent with your financial goals, i'd love to hear👇

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3 Comments

Jared LaMarsh

@nettspend · 5h

🫡 yessir bro!! keep learning

Lisa

@retired · 8h

Really appreciate the kind shout-out! 😊

You’re proving one of the most important investing lessons: consistency beats complexity. You don’t need a huge income or hours of research to build wealth, you need a simple plan you can stick with through busy seasons.

The fact that you’re balancing school, work, and still investing every week says a lot. Keep learning, keep automating, and let time do the heavy lifting.

Wishing you all the best on your journey,you’ve got a strong foundation.

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