I didn’t start investing because I wanted to stare at a bigger number in my brokerage account. I started because I wanted choices. Years ago, I was a broke student in NYC stretching one Pad Thai order across multiple meals. This summer, I flew my kids to Thailand, met my parents there, and finally learned to cook it properly with my family. ❤️ That’s the part of compounding we don’t talk about enough. You invest money today so that one day, money can buy back your time, your freedom, and experiences with the people you love. Some of my best investments will never show up in my portfolio. This was one of them. Expensive? Yes. Worth every penny? Absolutely. What’s something you’re investing for that has nothing to do with “being rich”? Tell me below. 👇 Follow stocksforwomen if you want to learn how to invest with a purpose, not just a number. #InvestingForWomen #WomenWhoInvest #FinancialFreedom #MoneyMindset #InvestingForBeginners