Newbiest newbie from the North

[Hillary Bingham]

Hello from the North. 

I am VERY new here, without ANY knowledge on investing of any kind. I am going through a major life change, and I am ready to learn what it will take to build a secure future for myself, Independence, and legacy for my children and grandchildren. 

A year ago I had a home, a small cleaning business, and a spouse. Nine months ago I walked away, for my own well-being, with some debt and no place to go. Four months ago I essentially partnered up with a fellow business owner and gave her my clients to manage so I could focus solely on "starting from scratch". My focus has been work work work, getting myself out of debt, and hopefully by winter finding myself a place to live. 

I am here to add to my learning experience. I am 48 with nothing aesthetically to show for the years I've put in. I am ready to move on and put my hard earned money to work for me, not me for it. My children are grown, I have freedom to grow,  AND with luck, I'd like to get there sooner then later. 

I may just be the newbiest newbie in this forum. 

Challenge accepted.