We drop hundreds on sneakers and streaming every month — but hesitate to invest. Here’s why ETFs are the easiest way to start, how compounding works, and how investing can move you off the hamster wheel of endless work.

We’ve all lined up for the latest Jordans, spending hundreds to stay fresh. But what if those same dollars went into owning Nike instead of just wearing it? In five years, sneakers crease and fade — shares compound and pay you back. This isn’t about giving up the culture, it’s about balancing it with ownership and building wealth that lasts.