Mo Money #436 How to build your first $100k investing w. Queenie Tan
Feb 5, 2025
Queenie Tan, known as "Invest With Queenie," is one of Australia's top finance influencers with a remarkable following. In her conversation, she shares her money journey, detailing how she built her first $100k and transitioned into property investment. Queenie discusses the importance of starting early, diversifying portfolios, and teaching financial literacy to her daughter. She also emphasizes the need for open communication around finances within families, helping listeners navigate their own financial paths with confidence.
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Queenie's Upbringing
- Queenie Tan's father treated saving money like a sport, finding joy in deals.
- Her mother believed in enjoying money, leading to Queenie's balanced perspective.
Ice Cream Story
- As a child, Queenie's father would drive to a supermarket for cheaper ice cream instead of the corner store.
- This instilled a value-oriented mindset from a young age.
First Investment
- Queenie started investing with $1,000 in a Vanguard ETF, initially feeling scared.
- Four years later, she and her partner bought an apartment with a $100,000 deposit.