An accountant and former investment banker shares an underlooked way to invest your first couple thousand dollars: ‘The return you can get completely outweighs the 7% return you’re going to get in the market’

• When it comes to investing your first $1,000 to $5,000, one expert recommends starting with yourself.
• Take a course to build a new skill, attend a networking conference, or hire a coach.
• The point of investing in yourself is to create more earning opportunities.

When you think about the different ways to invest your money, things like the stock market or real estate may come to mind.