The First $100 Investment Guide
In 20 minutes, you’ll find out if you’re ready to invest, understand how investments can make or lose money, and choose a starting amount that fits your life.
No finance degree, perfect budget, or thousands of dollars required.
You know you should invest. But you still have questions.
Let’s be real: I know you want to invest, but you're stuck between overthinking, fear, and “I don't know where to start.” Totally relatable. You may have wondered:
Am I actually ready to invest?
How much money do I need?
How do people make money from investing?
How could I lose money?
And where do I even start?
You don’t need to understand the entire stock market today.
You need clear answers, an honest look at your current finances, and one meaningful action that moves you closer to making your first investment.
That’s exactly what
The First $100 Investment Guide
will help you do.
And as a former corporate girly, I’m not here to tell you to stop enjoying your life. I’m here to give you a simple, realistic plan so you can invest confidently without giving up the things you love.
Here’s what we’re not doing:
Judging ourselves (we didn't learn this in school)
Starting with high-risk, confusing strategies
Guessing or copying strangers’ portfolios
BY THE END OF THIS FREE GUIDE, YOU'LL BE CLEAR ON:
Why you don’t need perfect finances or thousands of dollars to begin
How exactly your investments can make money
Our income should do more than just pay bills. Learn how to truly maximize what you earn now!
How investors can lose money and mistakes to avoid
We don't have money to lose in this economy. So we are starting small & staying consistent.
Your next investing action based on your financial life
Trying to understand each and every stock you see will only keep you stuck & not taking action.
You’ll do more than watch another video.
By the end of the guide, you’ll complete your First $100 Commitment by identifying:
01
Why you want to invest based on your goals
02
The amount you’re comfortable beginning with
03
The exact date you plan to start, based on your income
04
The next action you’re prepared to take
This guide is for you if:
-You know you should invest but don’t know where to begin
-You’re afraid of losing money
-You think you need a lot of money to start
-You’ve been researching but still haven’t taken action
-You want investing explained without confusing financial jargon
-You’re ready to make a thoughtful decision about your future
No prior investing experience is required.
Meet Your Money Bestie
Hey girl, hey! I’m Joshlyn Ross, a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) and founder of Maximized Money.
I didn’t begin as an investing expert. I started with many of the same questions you probably have today. By starting small, remaining consistent, and continuing to learn, I eventually built a stock investment portfolio of more than $250,000.
After experiencing two layoffs, I realized that investing wasn’t simply about retirement or watching numbers grow. It was about creating financial stability, freedom, and options outside of my paycheck.
Today, I help women stop researching, start investing, and use the income they earn now to create more independence for their future.
I created The First $100 Investment Guide to answer the questions I wish someone had answered when I was beginning—and to help you take your first step without feeling like you have to figure out everything alone.
Your first $100 can be the beginning of something much bigger.
Disclaimer: The First $100 Investment Guide is for educational purposes only and does not provide individualized investment advice.