Starting My Investment Journey In late May 2024, I made a pivotal decision—to dive into the world of investing. Two key motivations drove this choice: shielding myself from inflation and working toward financial freedom. Why Inflation Matters Inflation is an unavoidable economic force: it's the steady rise in prices over time, which gradually reduces the purchasing power of our money. Each year, the same amount of cash buys a little less. Recognizing this, I knew that simply saving wouldn’t be enough—I needed to invest in assets with the potential to outpace inflation, allowing me not only to preserve but also to grow my wealth. The Quest for Financial Freedom For me, financial freedom means reaching a point where passive income—returns from investments—covers my living expenses. Achieving this goal would let me support my lifestyle without depending on a paycheck. Here’s a simple formula I keep in mind: Financial Freedom = Passive Income > Living Expenses By investing smartly, ......