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Best investing tips for may grads

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Feb 13, 2026 · 18:50

Hi, i'm a 21 year old graduating college in may. I have set up an auto invest of $25 a week into VTI and VXUS ($20 and $5 respectively). I know it's not much right now but it's all I can safely afford working part time and in class.

I of course have done a little speculation with some companies I think will boom.


Obviously I'll increase the amount I invest weekly but should I focus more on the employer benefits (If they offer them) wherever I go. I'm probably going to go into property management if that adds any value to the ideas you all will give me.


Long term I want to have my own investment properties but I gotta start somewhere! I know this isn’t an extravagant plan or anything but what do you all think of this? Any and all input is helpful!