
If you’ve ever felt like investing was not made for people like you, or something you were supposed to “figure out later,” you’re not alone.
Most people were never actually taught how investing works.
Not in school.
Not at home.
And definitely not in a way that felt clear, approachable, or realistic for real life.
This guide exists to change that.
What's inside:
A Simple Investing Guide for Real Life is a 26 page beginner-friendly investing guide created by financial educators Marc Russell and Viviana Vazquez for everyday people who want to build wealth, but were never actually taught how investing works. No jargon. No hype. No assuming you already know the basics.
It goes over:
Part 1: What You Can Invest In
Part 2: Where Your Investments Live
Part 3: Where to Open Accounts
Part 4: How Much to Invest (Without Stress)
Part 5: The Emotional Side of Investing
It’s designed to meet you where you are and help you take clear, practical steps toward investing with confidence. Our goal is clarity, confidence, and real progress… not perfection.