This 50+ minute video gives you a clear, simple, step-by-step guide to start investing in 2026. Learn how to choose the right accounts, understand risk, build a personal investing strategy, pick index funds and ETFs, avoid common beginner mistakes, and start building long-term wealth.
This guide is perfect for new investors, anyone starting from zero, or anyone who wants a simple investing plan for 2026 using index funds, ETFs, and long-term strategies.
Topics Covered: – How to start investing in 2026 – Investing for beginners (step-by-step) – Best accounts: Roth IRA, 401(k), brokerage – Index funds vs ETFs vs individual stocks – Building an investing strategy – Risk tolerance and long-term planning – Getting out of debt before investing – How to build wealth in 2026 and beyond
⭐ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Introduction: How to Invest in 2026 1:03 – Know Your “Why” & Investing Goals 3:48 – First Steps Before You Start Investing 4:57 – Budgeting & Tracking Your Spending 6:24 – How to Track Your Net Worth (Net Worth Statement) 7:57 – Build Your Emergency Fund (Financial Safety Net) 8:13 – Why Organization Matters in Wealth Building 10:00 – Eliminate Bad Debt (Debt Snowball Method) 11:39 – Understanding Investment Risk & Risk Tolerance 15:38 – Choosing the Right Investment Account (Roth IRA, 401k, Brokerage) 18:20 – Choosing the Right Brokerage Platform 21:20 – Build Your Personal Investing Strategy 26:17 – What to Invest In: ETFs, Index Funds, Mutual Funds, Stocks 30:54 – Stocks vs Index Funds & ETFs for Beginners 31:54 – Developing Your Investing Philosophy + Checklist 35:06 – Reading, Research, Learning & Due Diligence 36:45 – Simple System for Managing Money (Book Mention) 37:11 – Automate Your Investments (Dollar-Cost Averaging) 38:07 – Common Beginner Investing Mistakes to Avoid 43:37 – The 8 Golden Rules of Intelligent Investing 47:34 – Investing Recap & Key Takeaways 48:10 – Other Investments: Real Estate, Gold, Land, Bonds 49:12 – Free Debt Snowball Worksheet (Debt Payoff Strategy)
DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Smart Money Bro does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice. All investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
