I need support since no one in my real life would be happy for me! 400k at 33.
u/mannerhazel ·
Reddit — r/investing
· June 15, 2026 at 19:28
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Post describes a personal milestone: reaching $400k in investments at age 33 through modest living and disciplined saving, with 10% inheritance.
Author's thesis is one of personal pride and long-term financial security, not a specific market or trade thesis.
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I \[33F\] just reached my $400k milestone in investments.
I’ve lived very modest for most of my 20’s (possessions and rent lifestyle) and 10% was from inheritance after my grandparents passed.
I make a modest salary for my age and am having a very hard time dating. In my early 30’s got out of a long-term relationship with no support from anyone, had to rediscover myself, going through depression and feeling lost, navigating dating at my age.
Throughout my adult life I’ve never had a support system in real life (in-person) who truly wanted the best for me.
I had about 60% of this in cash at one point and almost bought myself a home, but then I made the hard decision to invest in the market instead.
There’s no guarantee any of my current family members are leaving me with anything and relying on them would mean sacrificing my own independence, happiness, and dignity.
I’m so proud of myself despite other things in my life are dull. I know investing isn’t always steady but I’m in it for the long haul. I know that I’m doing the best I can to protect my future self in old age. I think I’ll be okay.