I want to become a Millionare

I'm a 22 year old young single man going to school to be an engineer. I have no debt student or otherwise and no mortgage or car payments I work two jobs and I wanted advice on how I should be wiser with my money.
I want to be a millionaire as early as possible and stay that way. I don't want to do something stupid with my money so I wanted any tips on how to invest, manage a budget and some general principles to reach my goal.

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hunkalove · 61-69, M

If you want to be rich just ask yourself every moment of every day "What's in it for me?" And be prepared to be very unhappy.

TheEnlightenOne426 · 22-25, M

@hunkalove Honestly I expect this but the reason I want to be rich is not really for me in the end. I want to secure a prosperous future for me and my family and I want to uplift and inspire people to do the same because leaving that kind of legacy is important because I want a good life for my family.
I know it will be hard and I won't be happy but it isn't about me and I accept that.

hunkalove · 61-69, M

@TheEnlightenOne426 Greed is its own punishment.

Dlrannie · 31-35, F

It takes hard work, determination and a generous pinch of luck 🙂

TheEnlightenOne426 · 22-25, M

@Dlrannie And being wise and also building the right relationships.

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

Don't get married and don't have kids. Learn how to cook. Don't get sick or injured. Don't have vices (smoking, drinking, gambling, ladies of the night).
You'll be rich in no time!

TheEnlightenOne426 · 22-25, M

@Tastyfrzz I like your advice except I totally intend to get married and have kids in fact that is the main reason I want to be rich anyway but I understand that marriage has it's flaws and it may not be the right call but I'm in my 20's and I'm far too immature and broke to even be thinking of marriage but as for the other stuff yes having good health and no vices are paramount as they hold me back.

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

@TheEnlightenOne426 I got married at age 22. Bought the house at age 25. Had one boy that I single parented then took care of two other kids of a friend who died of cancer. I've taken care of three other kids along the way. Some older than you. It's not the money that counts. I have a story on here under my snowflake symbol you should read. The Raindrop Who Lost It's Cloud. Then you'll understand.

MarineBob · 56-60, M

Go see a financial planner.
Trust your instincts, don't have to use the first one you talk to

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TheEnlightenOne426 · 22-25, M

Do you know of any book and resources I can look at to expand my knowledge ?

MarineBob · 56-60, M

@TheEnlightenOne426 most major insurance companies also have banks and financial planning services and will gladly give you books

TheEnlightenOne426 · 22-25, M

@MarineBob Ok thank you so much I got a higher paying job and I want to take advantage of that.

DunningKruger · 61-69, M

Smart investment in the stock market. My father-in-law could have retired by 35 if he had wanted to.

TheEnlightenOne426 · 22-25, M

@DunningKruger Can I ask what kind of stocks your father law invested in ?

DunningKruger · 61-69, M

@TheEnlightenOne426 Don't really know. I don't have a head for that sort of thing.

Massageman · 70-79, M

Put 10% into savings. Put 10% into donations. Learn to live with 70% of your money. Look at that - you still have 10% left to invest.

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TheEnlightenOne426 · 22-25, M

@SW-User I'm sorry I am not following what do you mean by too old ?

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