My Plan To Achieve Financial Independence🦅

Hi friends! In today's video, I go over my plan to achieve financial independence (and maybe retire early?)!
👩🏻‍💻 About Me
I’m a 20-year-old senior year nursing student living at home while working part time. I’m currently focused on investing and saving as much as I possibly can while living a "rich life."
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📖 Chapters
Intro: 0:00
What Is It?: 0:07
Why?: 0:18
Preface: 0:50
Step 1: 1:03
Step 2: 1:38
Step 3: 2:19
Step 4: 2:52
Step 5: 4:12
Step 6: 5:35
Thank you all!: 7:03
Outro: 7:16
🚨 Disclaimer: I am not a financial expert and this video is for entertainment purposes only!

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Hi friends! I (again) apologize for the background noise in this video, that won't be a problem in the near(ish) future. What are your guys' thoughts on having captions in the video (do you prefer it or would you rather have it as an option)? Let me know :)

[@kdugas]

I’m a fan of the captions! I’m someone who prefers them on all my media - but hate the KZbin auto-captions

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

@kdugas Thank you for your feedback! I really appreciate it :)

[@connorrosberg651]

As a option

[@livelife7440]

I plan on reaching coast fire within the next 11 years. I basically restarted my financial journey and left my 20s with a negative net worth due to a failed relationship. Within the last 26 months I have hit a six figure net worth and will hopefully be able to aggressively save and reach seven figures before I leave my 30s. Once I hit my number I plan on switching to a less stressful job, maybe teaching overseas for a work visa to travel, while living on a pension and allowing my investments to compound. I have a hairbrain idea of buying a sailboat one days and traveling around the world but I'm probably to frugal for it. Goodluck on your journey!

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Good luck on yours as well☺️

[@irisymontalvo]

Go for it girl! Great job so far. Keep going. Your goals are waiting for you.

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Thank you so much!!

[@Niensbudget]

Hi! ❤ Great plan! You can totally do it. 😊

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Thank you so much☺️

[@zo_471]

Good for you! I hope you achieve your dreams

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Thank you☺️☺️☺️

[@jackstar254]

I'm retiring from the traditional 40-hour work week for sure when I turn 40. 30-35 hours to maintain benefits and enjoying my 3-4 day week to my 70's.

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

I’m glad that you have a plan!

[@yunuskasim6244]

well done. You got this mate!

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Thanks, you too!

[@sabahatnaheed1435]

this is an awesome plan! you go girl! :)

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Thank you😊

[@Dividend-Shark90]

On step 5, just for thought. You could purchase a duplex, or even a triplex and you could probably end up living for free by renting the other unit out which is what I decided to do for first house and it worked out really well!

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

I’ve thought of doing that for a first home! Unfortunately, though, there aren’t many duplexes or triplexes in my area :/

[@HotelCharlieYouTube]

You have a great head start. I'm turning 35 this year before I knew about financial independence. I should've started investing a lot earlier. Now I have a lot of catching up to do. You have a lot of potential, good career choice too. Good luck on your journey. I wish you the best.

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Best of luck to you!

[@wildfoodietours]

You have time on your side, big congrats!

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Yes! Thank you!

[@wildfoodietours]

@@ScrubsandSavings21 Make it rain lol.

[@Nonya969]

Best of luck on this! I think it’s a tall order, but depending on your field in nursing it could happen. I just wouldn’t beat yourself up if it doesn’t happen as quickly as you’d like it too

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

I know! I’m actually in no rush. I plan on working part time even after I achieve financial independence :)

[@BaltzerBoy]

Just subscribed! Good luck Mia 🫡

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Thanks for subbing!

[@connorrosberg651]

Great vid!

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Thank you!!

[@compoundingloonies]

subscribed! i like organic small channels like this!

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Thank you💖☺️

[@businessbycharity]

This is a beautiful video subscribed

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Thanks for subbing!

[@Jayr1433]

Amen 💯

[@themichaelw]

You do a good job at this already, but don't be afraid to jump on spontaneous travel while you're young. I saw cheap flights to Paris for $260 round trip in March and snatched them up. It was such a wonderful experience that was worth 10x what I spent on the trip. You're only young once.

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Don’t worry about that! I’m planning on traveling as much as I can when I’m young & don’t have kids :)

[@adams5773]

It sounds like you have a pretty solid plan. If you are looking for a sneaky bonus retirement account, you can look into an HSA. They aren't just for medical expenses. There are several benefits to them from a tax and medical expense perspective. but the thing I am most interested in, is after age 65 you can withdraw money from it for any reason and only be taxed at ordinary income tax. No penalty.

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

I completely forgot to include using an HSA as a retirement account instead of a transaction account. Thank you for your comment :)

[@NancyhelenNicholas]

Thanks so much for sharing that! That is huge in this higher interest rate environment

[@NancyhelenNicholas]

i believe A massive benefit with Fidelity is when you deposit money to be invested. Your money earns 4.99% interest until you buy shares. So if you're doing cash secured puts your still earning interest on your money.

[@DillionCandyL]

@@NancyhelenNicholas this is an amazing video. More people of the younger generations need to watch this. I’m 35 and trying to learn all this and this is the first video that’s actually helped me.

[@DillionCandyL]

Recently, I've been pondering retirement. I've also invested $800K on S&P 500 so i could secure my financial future. i need an approach to invest in Stocks like Nvidia stocks and of course AI stocks that will align with my risk tolerance and financial goals but it seem to be bearish right now.

[@NancyhelenNicholas]

@@DillionCandyL While the market is promising, expert guidance is essential for effective portfolio management.

[@NancyhelenNicholas]

A lot of folks downplay the role of advisors until theyre being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy setbacks, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat

[@luapnomis21]

Once Upon A ⌚ Time ⌚

[@YumDex]

I live with my parents still, I’ve maxed out my Roth these past 2 years and I am building a solid dividend portfolio. I am not contributing to a 401k due to the scare of it not catching up to inflation, but I am investing in my brokerage. I do use credit cards since they are ways for me to enhance my life, in this situation, the gold and platinum. And having the Charles Schwab platinum, my points pool together to redeem as cash straight into my brokerage. I have family as authorized users, I rarely spend and they do it all for me. I love the platinum perks with hotels and priority pass when I do travel.

[@YumDex]

Next step is to open an HSA if possible…

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

I love that your set up works for you. Does your employer contribute to your 401k if you contribute?

[@YumDex]

@@ScrubsandSavings21 yes, they do match. Do keep in mind I refrain from it because of the fear of my money not catching up to inflation. Even if it’s tax free, I’ll enjoy my dividend portfolio. I won’t jump into something I’m not sure will have a good outcome whereas index funds and dividends are very safe due to past history proving they are.

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

@@YumDex I see what you mean. Good luck on your journey!!

[@sethfancher2146]

​@YumDex You do realize that you can invest in index funds within a 401k, right...? It'd be the same as your taxable brokerage, but growing tax-free.

[@kylecorreajr.9791]

Cool

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Cool😎

[@nataliajasinska2000]

I hope you can achieve your goal of financial independence! I am focusing on investing for retirement and saving for my true expenses.

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Good luck on your journey!

[@thebookishbard1051]

If you do a 15 year mortgage and don’t refi your house would be paid off.

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

I’m planning on doing a 30 year mortgage :)

[@ElliottPiano]

So your plan is not to create any wealth for the world or your community from 35 to lets say 80 ? 😂😂 Wow damn what a wonderful plan 🎉

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

Nope! I hope to contribute my income & time to my community now and for the rest of my life. I appreciate your concern for the well-being society though😊

[@ElliottPiano]

@@ScrubsandSavings21 By retiring at 35 ? ahahahhaa

[@ScrubsandSavings21]

I’m in no rush to retire actually! It was just for the thumbnail. I plan on working part time as a nurse after I become financially independent.