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Introducing the $100 challenge: How we turn $100 into $350k

Season 6, Ep. 12

We’ve done the calculations. If you invest just $100 every month for 40 years, you can accumulate over $350,000 - thanks to the magic of compound interest. So, we decided to set ourselves a challenge. Every month, we’re going to look for a way to add an extra $100 to our investment portfolio. We need a plan to save or earn an extra $100 each month to reach our investment goals.


Here’s our ideas for March: 

  • Sell drum kit 
  • Do online surveys (AttaPoll
  • Shop around for a cheaper phone plan

We don’t want to do it alone either! Join us on this journey by sharing your ideas on equitymates.com.


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