When I first thought about investing, I assumed I needed thousands of dollars to get started. But in reality, I began my journey with just $50 a month

Penny stocks are often portrayed as golden tickets to overnight riches. Low price per share, massive upside potential, and the dream of turning a few hundred dollars into thousands — it’s an appealing story.

Like many beginners in the financial world, I started with trading. The thrill of making quick profits, reading charts, and trying to outsmart the market was too tempting to resist.

The crypto market is loud, fast-moving, and full of noise. From meme coins that pump 300% overnight to new tokens launching daily, it’s easy to get overwhelmed — or worse, misled.

When I first decided to start investing, I’ll admit — I was overwhelmed. There were thousands of stocks, endless financial jargon, and advice coming from every corner of the internet.

When I first started investing, I made the classic mistake: buying stocks based on headlines, hype, or someone else’s recommendation. Sometimes I got lucky. Most of the time, I didn’t.

Hello, my name is Ayzalme, and I’m the creator and writer behind AyInvest. In this short post, I’d love to share why I started this website, what motivates me, and what I hope to achieve with it.

In early 2020, I found myself in a familiar situation for many young people: I had a dream of becoming financially independent, but my bank account told a different story.

When I first started investing in early 2020, I didn’t expect much. My capital was small, my experience was limited, and I had more doubts than confidence. But a few weeks in, I earned my first real profit.

I remember the first time I lost money from an investment. It wasn’t a huge amount—just under $20—but it hit me harder than I expected.

When I first began investing, I didn’t think much about documentation. I thought, "Why bother writing things down? I’ll remember everything."