Destiny S. Harris

Joined August 2022

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Writing since 11. Investing and Lifting since 14.

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I Don't Know THAT Much About the Markets. I Just Keep Investing.
I'm not a market expert. I don't read charts. I don't follow earnings calls. I don't track macroeconomic narratives. I don't try to predict recessions, rate cuts, elections, or black swan events.
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Trader
The One Conversation You Don't Want To Delay
The Money Conversation If there is one conversation you want to have relatively early with your partner or future partner, it is about money.
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Humans
How Wealthy Are You?
You might think someone is wealthy if they earn a million dollars or six figures. According to Robert T. Kiyosaki, this isn't true wealth.
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Trader
Will You Have Gold in Your Golden Years?
As you age, one thing will increase if you're financially productive. Your income. But with income increases comes responsibility, and many of us don't want to deal with responsibility.
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Trader
The Primary Residence You're Renting for 15–30 Years Doesn't Make You A Millionaire
1% of the world population qualifies as millionaires. A millionaire has a liquid positive net worth of 1 million dollars minus their debts and liabilities. So unless you net millions of dollars after selling and paying off your property (if it's not already paid), you're not a real millionaire.
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Trader
Discipline Builds Everything You Want
1. Thinking you don't have time to get done what is required is a lie 2. Why most people fail at achieving their goals 3. The definition and ingredients of self-discipline
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Motivation
Dhando Investor (Mohnish Pabrai): 12 Reasons Running a Lemonade Stand as a Kid Predicts Financial Success
The Dhando Investor Core Idea: Heads I win a lot. Tails I lose little. Pabrai often points to lemonade stands as a microcosm of business - a simple system where incentives, pricing, margins, and demand become immediately visible.
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Trader
5 Ways To Establish A 1 Year Emergency Fund
The average American can't cover a $500-$1000 expense If they can cover it, it's usually in the form of a credit card. Debt is the primary way we fund planned and unplanned expenses, which can get pricey.
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Trader
Can You Become Wealthy Investing In the Stock Market?
Clarify What Wealth Means For You First, you must clarify what "wealthy" means to you. Once you define what wealth means for you, you can determine, based on market trends, how much you will need to invest in the market and for how long based on the average rate of return because if you invest in the stock market, you are guaranteed to lose money (which is why so many people don't want to invest; they're scared of losing, but the markets historically recover.
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Trader
The 10 Money Lessons Your Kids Learn From Watching You
Lesson 1: Spend less than you earn. Always. The less you spend. The more you keep. If you spend more than you earn, you will never ever ever reach a positive net worth, build substantial wealth, or experience financial freedom.
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Trader
Retirement First. College Second. Period.
It's a luxury to have your parents pay for your school. It's also one of the easiest ways to get your kids to take their education for granted.
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Families
10 Red Flags That Turn Relationships Into Emotional Traps
1. Red Flag: They Make You Responsible For Their Mental Health Have you ever been in a situation where someone said words such as,
By Destiny S. Harris2 months ago in Confessions