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I Was Homeless. Now I'm Retiring At 50 From Investing. (Neil Invests)

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Join us this week with Neil Invests to discuss his incredible pathway from being homeless to having a 6-figure investment portfolio and an incredible financial education brand. What an incredible guy!---------A huge thanks to the episodes sponsor - Trading 212. 👉🏼 Get FREE FRACTIONAL SHARES worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGPIf you don't receive the free fractional shares - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code section.(Capital at risk when you invest)*Commission-free investing: Other fees may apply. See terms and fees*---------Gains App is now LIVE!It's an AI-powered budgeting and cashback app designed to help you make more of your money.Download here 👉 https://gainsapp.onelink.me/8IhT/oiaimr1z---------Neil Invests 👉🏼 https://www.neilinvests.co.uk/Neil's Instagram 👉🏼 https://www.instagram.com/neilinvestsTalking Points this episode:✅ From sleeping on a floor with nothing to on track to retire by 50✅ Why he started investing in February 2020 and a 40% crash was the best thing that ever happened✅ The simple approach to investing for beginners and why most people overcomplicate it✅ How he went from £16,800 salary to six figures by job hopping and never upgrading his lifestyle✅ Why designing the life you want costs far less than you thinkChapters00:00 The Journey From Rock Bottom05:01 Growing Up in Ireland and Moving to England07:11 Four Years of Destruction at University14:55 The Gambling Disaster21:55 The Wedding in the Garden24:57 The New Year's Resolution That Changed His Life28:07 The Market Drops 40%34:02 Maxing the ISA and Never Upgrading40:11 Crossing Six Figures52:31 What He'd Tell His 21-Year-Old SelfDISCLAIMER:This episode is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice or UK tax advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success. Always do your own research.This episode description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you. Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz 👉🏼 https://upthegains.co.uk/quizGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over £160,000+ 👇🔗 https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist

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Join us this week with Neil Invests to discuss his incredible pathway from being homeless to having a 6-figure investment portfolio and an incredible financial education brand. What an incredible guy! --------- A huge thanks to the episodes sponsor - Trading 212. 👉🏼 Get FREE FRACTIONAL SHARES worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212 🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGP If you don't receive the free fractional shares - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code...

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