From Broke to Savvy: Lestinen’s Story of Discovering the Power of Investing”.

Lestinen had always felt unfamiliar with investing, despite his brothers being heavily involved in the field. However, when he turned 18, one of his brothers helped him open a value share account with Nordnet and encouraged him to invest in companies like Huhtamäki. This sparked Lestinen’s interest in investing and motivated him to save even the money he would have spent on small indulgences.

Lestinen now serves as the editor-in-chief of Mimmit Invests, a blog that aims to be a resource for young people seeking accessible and humorous financial content. He has been part of the team since 2020 and has developed an investment strategy that involves low-cost index funds but also occasional individual stock picks.

Lestinen believes in taking a buy-and-forget approach to investing and stresses the importance of building a positive attitude towards financial management as a form of self-care. While he doesn’t disclose the exact size of his investment portfolio, he emphasizes the importance of having peace of mind about one’s financial security.

Recently, Lestinen invested in Orion, a pharmaceutical company suggested by friends as an experiment alongside his index fund investments. He also co-authored an investment guide early April that stands out from other financial books by including social commentary on economics and financial literacy alongside practical advice on investing. The guide aims to make investing accessible and interesting to young people while providing a broader understanding of economic concepts.

Overall, Lestinen’s journey into investing was sparked by his brothers’ involvement in the field, and he now serves as an inspiration for young people looking to take control of their financial futures through accessible resources such as Mimmit Invests.