1. Start With What You Use—Seriously

Investing gets easier when you start with companies you actually understand. If you’re glued to your iPhone, love your Starbucks runs, or binge Netflix every weekend, those are companies you already “get.” It’s a great entry point. Research the businesses you already support with your money—chances are, they’re part of solid publicly traded companies. This builds confidence early on and makes following your investments way more interesting (and less intimidating).

2. Stop Trying to Time the Market—Just Get In

One of the biggest mistakes beginners make? Waiting for the “perfect” time to invest. Spoiler: no one gets that timing right.