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>>50852493
>I'm a total newfag.
So here's what you should do. Get a decent broker like TDA. Their ThinkorSwim platform is great, but it will take a while to learn. Lump sum all your available money into VOO or VTI. These are Vanguard ETF's and have the lowest costs. VOO tracks the SP 500, while VTI tracks total US market. Their performance is identical and you can't go wrong with either one. On average, you can expect around 10% yearly returns. You never sell this no matter what happens. This is your early retirement. Add money each month with money you can afford from your job (known as dollar cost averaging). Use a compound interest calculator to figure out your progress.

As for trading, youtube and investopedia are your friends. Search TA (technical analysis) and FA (fundamental analysis). Go down the rabbit hole. You can use ThinkorSwim to paper trade (trade with fake money) and try new ideas. It will take you a couple years to "get good" so don't get discouraged. The vast majority of people can't beat the market (10% gains a year). Use margin or add funds so you can trade with real money once you get your strategy down. Don't give up, and don't buy meme stocks.