u/Rizzen11111

At 25 years old, I’m planning to contribute $1,000 to each ETF every month for the next 25 years. Is this a smart investment strategy?

I had an exposure 45 days ago, and I started PEP about 45 hours later. The first week was really hard I couldn’t sleep and I was stressing a lot. During the second week, I tried to get back to my normal routine by taking long walks, watching movies, and continuing my job as usual. I made sure to take my pills every day at 9:00 PM.
I got tested 10 days after the exposure and the result was negative. I tested again after 18 days, and that was negative too. My most recent test was two weeks after finishing PEP (about 45 days after the exposure), and it also came back negative. My doctor told me I don’t need to worry and said this is considered a final result, although I’ll still do another test in June for peace of mind.
I’ve seen a lot of people here stressing and feeling scared, and I completely understand that feeling. One thing I learned through this experience is to stay consistent with your medication, take your pills on time, drink plenty of water, stay active, and try to keep your mind calm.
Some side effects I experienced were extra saliva in my mouth and a little itching on my body, but those symptoms stopped after the first week of starting PEP.
If anyone has questions, feel free to DM me or ask here. And please if you’re on PEP, take your pills on time and complete the full 30 days.

I just received $10,000 from my ESOP at my old job a couple of days ago. I’m new to investing, but after watching some YouTube videos, I’m thinking about opening an account with Fidelity and investing the full $10,000 into VOO first, then continuing to contribute $1,500 every month for the next 25 years. Do you think this is a good idea, or would it be better to wait a little before investing? Thanks!

I’m a 29-year-old earning about $120,000 a year. My company offers a 6% 401(k) match, which I’m already maxing out. I’d like to start investing an additional $2,000 per month into something I can leave untouched until I’m 50.

I don’t have much knowledge about investing, so I’d really appreciate some guidance on where to start.