How can I start investing?

I have both a regular and Roth 401K and at the moment that’s my only real investment — I have most in index funds and mutual funds. Just my advice but I’d stay away from Bitcoin and highly speculative assets like that. I have seen friends ruined from putting all their money into crypto. Definitely try and go for a job that offers 401K matching — your employer will contribute 3%-5% of your paycheck (but with THEIR money).

I don’t really trust investing apps but I will check out some of the ones mentioned here. I do love the Acorns app. Not for long-term investing, but it rounds up every dollar I spend and deposits the spare change. Every time I accumulate $5 it deposits, so it’s a slow build, but I don’t really miss it. I use that account as my vacation/travel account. I don’t know all the legal loopholes involved (like with Robinhood’s shady practices) so I wouldn’t put a large amount in it. It’s just a neat idea for short-term saving I think.