INVESTMENT ADVICE FOR STUDENTS
The reason why I started investing at a young age
I graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines with a degree in Electrical Engineering. To be honest, I didn't choose this career because it was my passion - I was told that this profession would make me a lot of money and set me up for a successful future.
However, I was lucky enough to have two scholarships - one from the government's Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and one from a private company, Megawide Foundation. This meant that I didn't have to worry about living expenses while I was studying.
Looking back, I realize that working students are lucky because they get to build work experience and work ethics while they study. So, if you're feeling down because you have to work to continue your studies, remember that you're actually quite lucky.
I've always wanted my money to work for me, rather than the other way around. So, during my third year of college, I started to invest the extra money I had from my scholarship. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Investing early is a great way to set yourself up for a successful financial future.
If you're a student who wants to invest, the first thing you need to do is build a habit of saving money. Whether it's from your allowance or your salary, if you're a working student, try to put some money aside every month.
If you can't save money for some reason, don't worry. The best investment you can make right now is in yourself. Learn as much as you can, like you're doing right now by reading this blog. Read books online or buy the actual book if you can afford it. Gain some real-life skills by attending free seminars or workshops.
Assuming you're able to save some money and learn about investments, here's my advice: invest as much money as you can. The more money you invest, the more options you'll have for higher returns and relatively safe investments.
Here are 2 GENERAL INVESTING KNOWLEDGE that you should know before we talk
Proper way of Investing
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Stock Market Investing
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