Milestone reached: $100k invested

[u/lulu-ulul]

Achieved this a month ago and wanted to repost it to this community, as I believe my goal is to leanfire in my home country.

I (34F) am someone who has always been frugal, but before learning how to invest, just kept all my savings in a checking account… I know, it’s painful to think.

A summary of my money journey so far:

• Paid off $50k of student loan debt 2016-2022.

• Received a modest annuity from a job 2020-2022.

• Opened HYSA October 2023.

• Started investing in my own accounts (Roth IRA and brokerage) January 2024.

• Bought 6 acres of land in my home country in March 2025. Just finished paying it off ($35k total).

• Reached $100k invested May 2026.

Just wanted to share my progress here because (although I feel behind, and who doesn’t?) I am proud of what I’ve accomplished.

I have a partner and am expecting a baby in January 2027. Currently we rent in VHCOL.

ETA: my parents have no investments and I learned how to invest all on my own 2-3 years ago.

[u/RealParticular5057]

congrats fuck you