Only What I Choose Is Truly Mine: Self-Salvation Through Stock Investment in Bae Yoon-seul's 2030 World

The author's long-held belief about managing money centered on diligent saving, a principle inherited from family and reinforced by a lack of alternative guidance. This perspective, however, began to shift with increasing exposure to conversations about the stock market.

Repeatedly hearing that simply saving money leads to a decline in its value due to inflation, coupled with suggestions that even small stock market gains are preferable, sparked a mix of apprehension and curiosity. This led the author to invest a portion of their carefully saved money, albeit not a large sum.

Now, the daily routine involves anxiously checking stock prices, a stark contrast to the passive saving approach. The author acknowledges that seasoned investors likely analyze corporate value, future growth, government policies, and global economic trends. However, for someone with a less informed approach, the decision boils down to the simple, yet stressful, act of choosing which stocks to buy and sell, and when. The market's constant fluctuation, with no guarantee of continuous rise or fall, underscores the unpredictable nature of this new financial endeavor.