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Join Sim, an optometrist turned Forbes 30 under 30 investor, as she breaks down the intimidating and not-so-well-taught world of investing and growing wealth, minus the jargon.
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This week, Sim reflects on what happened after reaching financial independence and why retiring early wasn't what she expected. She shares the reality of hitting her FIRE number, why she chose to keep building Friends That Invest, and the surprising lessons she learned about purpose, productivity, and finding a career you don't want to retire from. If you're working towards financial freedom, this episode will help you rethink what wealth really means once you've reached your goal.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Sim explores one of the biggest personal finance questions of all: should you spend money enjoying your life today, or save everything for the future? She shares how to find the balance between building wealth and creating meaningful experiences, why being too frugal can sometimes hold you back, and practical ways to spend with intention instead of guilt. If you've ever wondered whether you're saving too much or not enough, this episode will help you rethink your relationship with money.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Sim breaks down the best and worst performing asset classes of the past decade to reveal what history can actually teach us about investing. She explains why chasing last year's winners rarely works, what the data says about US stocks, bonds, gold, REITs, commodities and emerging markets, and how to build a more resilient long-term portfolio. If you want to become a smarter investor without trying to predict the market, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based insights.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Sim breaks down six of the most common money tips that sound smart but could actually cost you thousands over the long term. From trying to time the stock market and day trading to using debt to invest, relying on Bitcoin as an inflation hedge, and believing property prices always rise, she explains what the research really says. If you want to build wealth with fewer mistakes and more confidence, this episode will help you separate financial facts from popular myths.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Sim shares the 15 purchases that have genuinely made her more productive, happier, and more intentional with her money. From a Kindle and a quality mattress to meal prep, travel upgrades, and the surprising $99 gadget that helped her reclaim over 1,000 hours from social media, she breaks down which splurges are actually worth the investment. If you're trying to spend smarter instead of simply spending less, this episode will help you decide where paying more can genuinely improve your life.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Sim walks through every stage of the investing journey, from your first $1,000 invested to building a $1 million portfolio, and reveals the biggest financial traps to avoid along the way. She shares the mistakes she made with brokers, meme stocks, IPO investing, portfolio diversification, and tax planning, plus the habits that helped her grow long-term wealth. Whether you're just starting to invest or working towards financial independence, this episode will help you make smarter decisions at every portfolio milestone.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Sim breaks down the biggest lessons from The Millionaire Next Door and reveals why the people who look wealthy are often not the people who are actually building wealth. She explores the habits of self-made millionaires, the difference between high earners and wealth accumulators, and why professionals like doctors, lawyers, and business owners can sometimes struggle most with lifestyle inflation. If you're trying to grow your net worth, invest more effectively, and avoid the common money traps that keep people from building long-term wealth, this episode is for you. 🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Sim breaks down the major changes coming to popular index funds like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 ahead of high-profile IPOs from companies such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic. She explains how private markets have transformed investing, why index providers are changing their rules, and what these updates could mean for long-term investors. Sim also explores the risks, opportunities, and whether you should change your investing strategy or continue dollar-cost averaging through the noise.Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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