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sarah sharkey
The author, Sarah Sharkey.

Several years ago, I hadn't seriously considered investing in my future.

As a new college graduate, I was still coming to terms with making a budget work to easily manage my rent payments and other minimal financial responsibilities. However, that didn't stop my grandfather, Bop, from offering me the best piece of investment advice I'd ever receive.