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When an immigrant from East Africa arrived in the U.S. in June 2024, they had just $650 to their name. Less than two years later, they shared a screenshot showing their Fidelity investment accounts had grown to more than $33,700.
Their recent post on Reddit's r/Money quickly attracted attention, with many commenters noticing that the account balance was larger than what many Americans have saved or invested despite having lived in the country their entire lives.
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More than 1.5 million people are already quietly investing through Stash — start with as little as $1, earn stock on everyday purchases, and get a 3% IRA match with Stash+.
When an immigrant from East Africa arrived in the U.S. in June 2024, they had just $650 to their name. Less than two years later, they shared a screenshot showing their Fidelity investment accounts had grown to more than $33,700.
Their recent post on Reddit's r/Money quickly attracted attention, with many commenters noticing that the account balance was larger than what many Americans have saved or invested despite having lived in the country their entire lives.
Don't Miss:
More than 1.5 million people are already quietly investing through Stash — start with as little as $1, earn stock on everyday purchases, and get a 3% IRA match with Stash+.
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