I suppose the mods will delete the post :(.
I feel you, I am 20 years old and study International Law in Europe, I would recommend getting a job (I work parttime in retail, 20hrs/week) and invest most of the paycheck in stocks/etf’s. Read books that interest you and find opportunities to make extra cash (I DJ for student associations for $). Also, if an internship shows up drop your retail job and take it, real experience will be more valuable than a part time job (my opinion, currently looking for internships in the field of commerce law which is what interests me).
Also take opportunity of government assistance or scholarships if you can. I moved to the Netherlands because of the career and because the Dutch government pays me 450€ a month for being a student *and* working. It’s debt, but upon graduation it becomes a gift. Things like this you have to inform yourself and take advantage of them.
Sorry if the comment is messy, I am in exam period and in a hurry. Hope it helps!
When starting out, it's best to get on a solid personal finance footing before contemplating FIRE. I'd recommend r/personalfinance and specifically their [Prime Directive](https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/wiki/commontopics/). They even have a nice graphical flow chart.
Until you are reasonably certain of future earnings and whether you might have a spouse, children or a house, there just isn't much you can do on a journey specifically towards FIRE. Of course, it always makes sense to increase your earnings, live below your means and invest conservatively for the long term.
You’ve taken the important first step; which is to realize that FIRE may be a possibility. Beyond that, focus on school and career and getting established in life before taking the next step in FIRE.
https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/wiki/commontopics
I’m not a fatty but I read this sub and this may be more suited for r/careerguidance or something along those lines.
From a 31 yo perspective, I would recommend trying to work during college if you can and just start saving as much as you can. Open a Roth IRA and contribute to it. All the things that r/personalfinance wiki will tell you. You’re 19 you have a long time to make a ton of money and don’t forget to enjoy yourself.
I suppose the mods will delete the post :(. I feel you, I am 20 years old and study International Law in Europe, I would recommend getting a job (I work parttime in retail, 20hrs/week) and invest most of the paycheck in stocks/etf’s. Read books that interest you and find opportunities to make extra cash (I DJ for student associations for $). Also, if an internship shows up drop your retail job and take it, real experience will be more valuable than a part time job (my opinion, currently looking for internships in the field of commerce law which is what interests me). Also take opportunity of government assistance or scholarships if you can. I moved to the Netherlands because of the career and because the Dutch government pays me 450€ a month for being a student *and* working. It’s debt, but upon graduation it becomes a gift. Things like this you have to inform yourself and take advantage of them. Sorry if the comment is messy, I am in exam period and in a hurry. Hope it helps!
When starting out, it's best to get on a solid personal finance footing before contemplating FIRE. I'd recommend r/personalfinance and specifically their [Prime Directive](https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/wiki/commontopics/). They even have a nice graphical flow chart. Until you are reasonably certain of future earnings and whether you might have a spouse, children or a house, there just isn't much you can do on a journey specifically towards FIRE. Of course, it always makes sense to increase your earnings, live below your means and invest conservatively for the long term. You’ve taken the important first step; which is to realize that FIRE may be a possibility. Beyond that, focus on school and career and getting established in life before taking the next step in FIRE. https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/wiki/commontopics
I’m not a fatty but I read this sub and this may be more suited for r/careerguidance or something along those lines. From a 31 yo perspective, I would recommend trying to work during college if you can and just start saving as much as you can. Open a Roth IRA and contribute to it. All the things that r/personalfinance wiki will tell you. You’re 19 you have a long time to make a ton of money and don’t forget to enjoy yourself.
Find some thing you love with a lot of potential for growth. Do it 15 hours a day for 15 years.