23 Year old - Earning 65k a year
I’m 23/24 and currently working in Level 1 IT Helpdesk / IT Support.
My current financial position is:
$3,000 in cash/savings
$13,000 invested in ETFs
$19,000 in superannuation
$35,000 total across savings, investments and super
I’m still relatively early in my IT career and currently working in helpdesk. I’m hoping to eventually move into Systems Administration / Infrastructure / Cybersecurity and increase my income over the next few years.
I’m curious how this compares to other people around my age.
Am I doing reasonably well financially for my age, or is there anything I should be doing differently?
Would you prioritise building a larger emergency fund, investing more into ETFs, increasing super contributions, or focusing mainly on increasing income/career progression?
Keen to hear honest opinions, especially from people who were in a similar position in their early 20s.
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