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7 Weirdest Ways People Became Very Rich

May 02 2024

Many people often ask themselves what it takes to become rich beyond your wildest dreams. It’s not always about investing or starting a successful company. Sometimes you have to think outside of...

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The Motley Fool Review: Unbiased Review of Investment Services

Apr 25 2024

Active investing in the stock market is a strategy for building long-term wealth that’s not often part of FIRE. Leif ... Read more...

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Green Investing: The Reality of ESG

Apr 22 2024

Whether you love or hate him – it’s hard to argue against Elon Musk’s criticism of the controversial ESG (Environmental, ... Read more...

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The Best Investments to Achieve Your Retirement Goals

Apr 19 2024

The best retirement investments depend entirely on you and your goals. Don’t dive into anything or let anyone tell you how to invest unless they understand how much money you have and what your ...

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Investing In Private AI Companies Without Connections Or Big Money

Apr 19 2024

I recently caught up with Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise in person, about the Innovation Fund's latest investments in private AI (artificial intelligence) companies. Since launching the open-ended ventur...

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Invest for the Decades, Not the Years

Apr 18 2024

A little over two years ago, I published Just Keep Buying: Proven ways to save money and build your wealth. Back then, it looked like my timing couldn't have been worse. The S&P 500 was 8% off its...

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ESG Investing Strategies

Apr 16 2024

Introduction ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing is a strategy that integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into the financial analysis process. As the urgenc...

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A Deep Dive On Dividend Investing 

Apr 15 2024

Previously, we’ve talked about passive income ideas to boost your earnings. In terms of growing your income, dividend stocks are ... Read more...

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Here's Why You Should Continue Investing After Retirement

Apr 14 2024

Should those in retirement invest in the stock market, and if so, how much of their retirement savings should be in stocks? Here's everything you need to know!...

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How to Invest When You Retire Abroad

Apr 11 2024

If you’re retired and living abroad, don’t play long-distance games with your banking and investments....

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The Pros and Cons of DIY Investing

Apr 05 2024

I’ve been a self-directed investor for almost thirty years. Self-managing my investments has saved me tens of thousands in fees, though I’ve been susceptible to my own investment biases an...

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SCHD vs. JEPI: Which should you invest in?

Apr 04 2024

JEPI and SCH are two of the market’s highest-performing and well-known dividend ETFs. Both of these ETFs aim to generate ... Read more...

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Steps of Investing For High-Income Earners to Achieve Financial Independence

Apr 04 2024

Recently, a doctor finishing training asked me how to start their investing path for Financial Independence (FI) even if they ... Read more...

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One Way to Use IRA Funds to Invest in Your Business

Apr 01 2024

Photo credit: jb As you know, it is against all the rules to use your IRA to invest in anything which benefits you or a related party. This is one quick way to get your entire IRA disqualified, quite ...

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Passive Investing: 6 Advantages to the Hands-Off Approach

Mar 29 2024

When it comes to managing investments, there are two main philosophies: active investing and passive investing. You may be thinking, “Why opt for a passive investment strategy? Wouldn’t I ...

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QQQ vs TQQQ: Which Nasdaq 100 ETF should you choose?

Mar 28 2024

If you are trying to decide which Nasdaq 100 ETF you should invest in, then you likely came across QQQ ... Read more...

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VYM vs SCHD: Where Should You Invest?

Mar 27 2024

VYM and SCHD are two ETFs that are some of the market’s highest-performing and well-known dividend ETFs. Both of these ... Read more...

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SCHD vs. VOO: Which should you invest in?

Mar 27 2024

VOO is a market index ETF that aims to track the performance of the overall US market using the S&P ... Read more...

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VTI vs SPY: Which total market exchange-traded fund is better?

Mar 26 2024

Are you looking to invest in a market index ETF? If you are, you likely came across VTI and SPY. ... Read more...

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VOO vs VOOG: Should you invest in S&P 500 or S&P 500 Growth?

Mar 26 2024

When it comes to S&P 500-indexed exchange-traded funds, Vanguard provides two key ETF options: VOO and VOOG. When deciding between ... Read more...

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March 2024 Best of the Web

Mar 26 2024

This month’s resources start by exploring the impact of rising interest rates on your retirement planning. We’ll also contrast the difference between investing and speculating. Articles fr...

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VT vs VTI: Which total market exchange-traded fund is better?

Mar 25 2024

Are you looking for a total-market ETF to invest in? If so, you likely came across VT and VTI. VT ... Read more...

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Selling house. Recommendations on how to invest proceeds

Mar 25 2024

I soon will be selling my house to move into an apartment. I'm very excited for the move as the joys of homeownership have been getting less joyful. In the next couple of years, I may (or may not) dec...

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Low Cost Investing: 7 Ways to Slash Your Investment Expenses

Mar 22 2024

Last week, we discussed the fees and expenses to look out for when investing in mutual funds and ETFs. Reducing these fees and expenses is one of the most sure-fire ways to increase your returns witho...

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Should I invest in Traditional IRA or only Taxable Brokerage Account?

Mar 17 2024

Hi - tax time coming up and I have until April 15th to decide to put a lump sum into a traditional IRA for 2023. I make too much to reap any tax benefits, but isn’t the fact that this grows tax ...

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A Conversation About Investing in Whole Life Insurance

Feb 27 2024

By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder Have I got an investment for you! This investment comes with a 50% front load, meaning that right after you give me the money to invest, half of it will disappear. I will...

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How Should I Invest Bucket #1 of my Retirement Portfolio (3 Bucket Strategy)

Feb 27 2024

The "Three Bucket Strategy" is a popular retirement income planning method. The first bucket covers immediate expenses in retirement. Listeners John and Donna are seeking advice on constructing their ...

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Do Europe’s Golden Visa Programs Even Make Sense?

Feb 26 2024

The average person looking to live or invest in Europe should consider alternatives to golden visa programs. Golden visa programs only make sense in certain cases....

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The Holy Sale of Investing

Feb 14 2024

I've always liked Tony Robbins, so when I heard he had a new financial book coming out, I was intrigued. Robbins' doesn't have a traditional financial background, but he did write Money: Master the Ga...

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5 Reasons to Consider Investing in More Than the S&P 500, Ep #209

Feb 13 2024

Many investors have been tempted to invest more, if not all, of their portfolios in the S&P 500 given the incredible run it’s had over the last decade. But today we are talking through five ...

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An Index Fund In Reverse (Facebook Insanity!)

Feb 07 2024

While I think about money and investing every day, it’s rare that I have an epiphany. But last week I had one. On Friday, something crazy happened to my investment portfolio. I hold 931 shares o...

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How to Start Investing and Saving for Retirement With Little Money

Feb 07 2024

Investing for the long haul with little cash on hand is doable, but you need a plan....

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Should You Invest in Stocks at All-Time Highs?

Jan 31 2024

With the U.S. stock market hitting four new all-time highs last week, the question on many investors' minds is, "Is now a good time to buy stocks?" I understand the sentiment. Buying near all-time hig...

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Chinese Stocks so bad they’re good? 240130

Jan 30 2024

Episode 442: Once again foreign, Emerging Markets and Chinese stocks are being touted as the next best investing opportunity. Maybe…maybe not. https://thedisciplinedinvestor.com/blog/2024/01/21...

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When do you stop investing in a 401k or IRA?

Jan 27 2024

I've taken all my 401k and rolled it over into an IRA in Vanguard. Now Vanguard is suggesting I contribute to an IRA. Is that a good idea? Will it reduce my taxes or income? I don't expect I'll need a...

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When Can You Stop Being Frugal?

Jan 22 2024

Hey everyone! How are you doing on your journey to Financial Independence? If you’re just starting, the best way to surge ahead is to be frugal and invest more. My advice is to save 15% of your ...

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I Have $150,000; Should I Be Nervous About Lump Sum Investing It When the Stock Market Is at an All-Time High?

Jan 18 2024

By Josh Katzowitz, WCI Content Director One of the classic investing questions that seems to have a right answer but maybe actually doesn’t is whether one should lump sum or dollar cost average ...

whitecoatinvestor.com

Should Your Job Determine How You Invest?

Jan 17 2024

When it comes to figuring out how to invest your money, there is no shortage of advice on the matter. Many financial experts recommend choosing your portfolio based on factors such as your age or your...

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My Top 5 Investing Mistakes and Lessons Learned

Jan 16 2024

I’ve been investing for many years now. I’ve invested in the stock, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. I’ve also worked as ... Read more...

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Retirement Investing, Roth Conversion Pros & Cons: YMYW Best of 2023 - 463

Jan 09 2024

We’re revisiting your favorite Your Money, Your Wealth topics and Derails of 2023 in this Roth and retirement investing mega-episode. Safe investing when you’re risk averse, mutual funds v...

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Investing suggestions for elderly parents

Jan 04 2024

My wife and I manage the finances for her mother/father. They are 92 and in declining health. We're spending about $13,500 / month (minus $5K LTC insurance) on assisted living and memory care. Money, ...

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ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Knowing When to Choose Which

Dec 29 2023

This article explores reasons to own ETFs vs mutual funds. Between stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative assets, we now have countless ways to invest our money more than ...

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Time Segmentation, a Smart Way to Invest Retirement Money

Dec 23 2023

Laura Stover, RFC® discusses the concept of time segmentation and its application in allocating retirement savings for a stable income during retirement. Time segmentation involves matching invest...

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Consistency Is the Key to Investing When You're Retired

Dec 23 2023

Laura Stover, RFC is solo today for a special episode as we cover this week’s featured article from Kiplinger “Consistency Is the Key to Investing When You're Retired.” We need to fo...

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My Biggest Investing Takeaway For 2023

Dec 22 2023

I have a fun little secret to tell you. On the Mile High FI podcast that I cohost, Doug used Chat GPT to create a script for a small segment. Then he used Descript’s voice cloning to read the sc...

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Lessons on Smart Investing and Rich Living from Charlie Munger

Dec 21 2023

On November 28th, Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger died at age 99. Munger and his partner, Warren Buffett, became billionaire sages whose words reverberated throughout the markets. Thei...

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Time Segmentation, a Smart Way to Invest Retirement Money

Dec 21 2023

Laura Stover, RFC® discusses the concept of time segmentation and its application in allocating retirement savings for a stable income during retirement. Time segmentation involves matching invest...

redefiningwealth.info

LIVE: 2024 Investing Themes 231220

Dec 20 2023

Episode 439: 2024 Investing Themes- review & commentary Sign up for free ALERTs & Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ ——————&m...

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How to Invest: Bonds, CDs, and Roth Conversions - 460

Dec 19 2023

Joe and Big Al spitball on investing in index funds, bonds, CDs, treasuries, annuities, net unrealized appreciation on company stock, and where to park cash right now. Plus, how do taxes, Roth convers...

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VMRXX: Should You Invest?

Dec 14 2023

VMRXX, or Vanguard Cash Reserves Federal Money Market Fund, is one of Vanguard’s core money market funds geared towards conservative ... Read more...

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About Investing

Retirement investing is the process of setting aside money during your working years with the goal of generating income to support you during retirement. It's important to start saving for retirement as early as possible, because the earlier you start, the more time your money has to grow through compound interest.

There are many options for retirement investing, including:

Employer-sponsored retirement plans: Many employers offer retirement savings plans, such as 401(k) plans or pension plans. These plans often have employer contributions, which can help boost your savings.

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): IRAs are personal savings plans that allow you to set aside money for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. There are several types of IRAs, including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and SEP IRAs.

Mutual funds: Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool together money from many different investors and invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.

Stocks: Buying individual stocks or stock mutual funds can be a good way to grow your retirement savings, but it also carries more risk than some other options.

Bonds: Bonds are debt securities that pay periodic interest to investors. They can be a good way to diversify your retirement portfolio and provide a steady stream of income.

It's important to consider your own financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon when deciding how to invest for retirement. A financial advisor or planner can help you create a retirement plan that's tailored to your specific needs.