March 12 2024- Sophia Castiblanco, a junior in high school from Illinois, has shared her story of purchasing her first car, a Tesla, at the age of 17, highlighting the importance of early investing. Castiblanco began earning money as a social media influencer at the age of 14, primarily creating lifestyle content on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Her income mainly comes from brand deals on TikTok and ad revenue on YouTube. Encouraged by her parents, she started investing in Vanguard and Berkshire Hathaway index funds for long-term wealth building. Additionally, she invested in stocks of companies she admires, including Tesla, Apple, Amazon, and NU. Castiblanco’s story emphasizes the value of smart financial choices and early investment for teenagers.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/01/young-investor-sophia-castiblanco/72760552007/
