If you want to start investing during a recession, here are the 4 steps I’d take. Even though we can’t control things like tariffs or trade wars, we can make smart decisions that lead to a healthy and wealthy life. 1. Build your emergency fund first. Save 3–6 months of expenses in a high-yield savings account before you invest a single dollar. 2. Choose a reliable brokerage. I personally use Fidelity and Schwab, but you can use what works for you. I prefer Roth IRAs and taxable brokerage accounts to get started. 3. Connect your bank and set up recurring transfers. Log into your brokerage, hit “transfer,” and set up automatic deposits so your investing is consistent. 4. Buy low-cost index funds. Stick to long-term investments like S&P 500 ETFs. Stay away from meme stocks, penny stocks, IPOs, and wild crypto plays. Be patient. Stick with dollar-cost averaging. Tune out the panic in the news. Recessions build millionaires—you just have to stay consistent and play the long game. Let’s ride this all the way to a new all-time high 💪 -Steve If you’re ready to start investing this year, don’t miss my next Beginner’s Investing Masterclass! Sign up now — link in bio! Follow @calltoleap Follow @calltoleap for investing videos! Follow me @calltoleap to learn more things like this about money!