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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 10 MIN

What I Wish Someone Told Me About Investing at 22

from Calm Money Coach · host Brian Orlando

When I was 22, nobody explained any of this. Not what a TFSA was, not what an index fund was, not why any of it mattered. I was making $33K, living paycheck to paycheck, and investing was the last thing on my mind.In this episode I break down everything from the ground up. Why your cash is quietly losing value. The three accounts the Canadian government set up to help you build wealth. Why the TFSA is actually an investing account, not a savings account. What an index fund is and why over 90% of professional fund managers can't beat one. Back-tested returns through every major crash. Why no single country wins forever. And the three steps I'd take if I were starting from scratch today.This one is for anyone just getting started or anyone who knows someone who needs to hear it. Share it with them.Education only. Not financial advice. Do your own research and talk to a professional about your specific situation.Sources referenced: SPIVA Scorecard, Vanguard, Morningstar Mind the Gap, Dimson Marsh Staunton 125-year dataset, MSCI ACWI Index, CRA, iShares, BMO.Follow me on Instagram, facebook, tiktok or youtube at: @calmmoneycoach

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