Too many of us wait for January 1st to make big life changes. We cling to the promise of âNew Year, New Meâ â but letâs be honest: resolutions without action are just hope in disguise.
Hereâs the truth: your financial future doesnât care about the calendar. Whether itâs April or October, the right time to invest in yourself â and your money â is always now.
So as we enter the final stretch of 2025, ask yourself: Why wait until next year to begin building wealthâŚâŚwhen I can start owning a piece of it today?
The fourth quarter isnât just for corporations. Itâs your Q4 too. And you can use it to shift from consumer to investor â from surviving to building.
đ§ Mindset Shift: From Waiting to Building
If youâve been impacted by the criminal justice system, chances are youâve spent years surviving â playing catch-up, managing debt, repairing credit, stretching every dollar. Now itâs time to learn how to make your money work for you.
Investing isnât just for the rich. Investing isnât only for âlater.â Investing is how you get to wealth â not what you do once youâre already wealthy.
Hereâs the mindset:â
You donât need a lot of money to start. â
You donât need to know everything. â
You just need to take the first step.
đ ď¸ 4 Steps to Start Investing This Quarter (Before the Year Ends)
1. Get Clear on Your Why
Ask yourself: What am I investing for?
- Freedom?
- A home?
- Retirement?
- Your kidsâ future?
Write it down. Wealth needs a reason to grow.
2. Open a Brokerage Account
If you donât already have one, open an account on a beginner-friendly platform like:
Avoid analysis paralysis. Pick one and get started.
3. Start with Small, Consistent Contributions
Donât wait until you âhave more.â
- Start with $10/week or $25/month.
- Automate it.
- Choose simple index funds like VTI (Total Stock Market) or ETFs like VOO (S&P 500).
The goal isnât to get rich quick. Itâs to get consistent.
4. Track It in Your SSI Plan
As part of your SSI Method, add an Investing Goal to your plan:
- đ Goal: Invest $100 before January 1
- đ Frequency: Weekly or Biweekly contributions
- đ§ Reminder: âEach dollar I invest today is buying freedom tomorrow.â
Start small, stay consistent, build long-term.
đĄ Closing Thought:
When the ball drops on New Yearâs Eve, let it drop on a portfolio you already built.
Be the person who says:
âI didnât just set a resolution to invest â I already got started.â
Donât wait. Invest in Q4 so you can win in Q1.