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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...

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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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How To Invest 100k For Passive Income

Dec 08 2023

Do you dream of a life where your money works for you, generating a steady stream of income without you ... Read more...

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12 Ways to Invest in Your Health

Dec 02 2023

Mental Health Your mental health is key to your overall health. According to the CDC, mental health impacts how we think, feel, and act, making it an incredibly important investment. It’s the ke...

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Investing in Farmland

Dec 02 2023

By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder Many investors wonder if farmland investing should be part of their portfolio. Like other “alternative” investments—such as cryptoassets, art, precious ...

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Are You an “Emotionally Intelligent” Investor?

Dec 01 2023

Ravee Mehta made a splash in 2012 when he published The Emotionally Intelligent Investor. The premise went against everything you learned about investing in the 20th century, like reason is better tha...

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Inflation-Proof Investing: How Physicians Can Build Wealth with Real Estate

Dec 01 2023

The 2023 real estate crash isn’t here yet, and we have a great guest article from our good friend Dr. ... Read more...

physicianonfire.com

TD Direct Investing Review: Are The High Fees Worth It?

Nov 23 2023

Online investing platforms have lowered the costs for Canadians who want to manage their own investments. Whether it’s a robo-advisor platform or an online brokerage, you can now trade thousands...

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Buying Investments Using Unsettled Funds

Nov 22 2023

By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder I get occasional emails from people who are worried about investing “unsettled funds.” I think the main problem is that Vanguard (and probably other brokerage...

whitecoatinvestor.com

4 Best S&P 500 Index Funds For 2024

Nov 22 2023

Uncover the top S&P 500 index fund picks for 2024. Read our overview and analysis of various funds to find the best picks for your specific investing portfolio....

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Should You Pay Off Mortgage or Invest?

Nov 22 2023

A while back on the NewRetirement Facebook group, Linda asked about what she should do with a recent inheritance. She asked whether she should pay off her mortgage or invest. She wrote: “I am 77...

newretirement.com

JEPI vs JEPQ

Nov 21 2023

Are you looking to invest in an ETF that generates income while also appreciating? If so, then JEPI and JEPQ ... Read more...

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What Is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)?

Nov 21 2023

In an attempt to save on costs, millions of Canadians are using self-directed investing platforms to manage their own investments. These robo-advisors and online brokerages have made investing more af...

retirehappy.ca

Seeking Alpha Review: Legit or Scam?

Nov 19 2023

What is Seeking Alpha? Seeking Alpha is the largest investing community. It serves as an online space for investors to share and discuss stock and investment ideas. Because of its crowd-sourced nature...

thinksaveretire.com

28 Intriguing Quotes about Investing, F-You Money & Staying the Course from Pathfinders

Nov 11 2023

This past October 31st launch of… Pathfinders …has been two years in the making and it is a book I have wanted to bring to you since 2016 after The Simple Path to Wealth was published. W...

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Are Alternative Investments a Good Idea for Your Retirement?

Nov 10 2023

You have seen the headlines, the rich are getting richer. How do they do it? The obvious answer is that they have lots of money and invest that money to make lots more money. However, they also invest...

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Ask an advisor: Could I invest better than my 401(k)?

Nov 10 2023

Should a young saver put more in his 401(k) or strike out on his own? The active vs. passive investing debate comes to retirement....

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Fundrise Review After Six Years of Investing

Nov 09 2023

This Fundrise review was completely updated on 11/06/2023. Fundrise is a Washington, D.C.-based real estate and alternative assets platform enabling non-accredited investors to invest in high-quality ...

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VOO vs SPY: Which Is the Better S&P Indexed ETF?

Nov 08 2023

Are you looking to invest in an S&P-indexed exchange-traded fund? VOO and SPY are two key ETFs offered today. VOO ... Read more...

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Top Wealthsimple Alternatives In Canada

Nov 04 2023

Managing your own investments can be intimidating, but the right tools can make it a more enjoyable experience. Among Canadian investors, one of the most popular online investing platforms is Wealthsi...

retirehappy.ca

Investing Outside of the Stock Market: 10 Ways to Profit

Nov 02 2023

The stock market has its stomach-churning moments. Dedicating a portion of your portfolio to investing outside of the stock market can help put your mind at ease when the market gets inevitably uncomf...

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Retirement And Investing Consideration For Orthodox Jewish Families

Oct 30 2023

The Orthodox Jewish community has its own unique list of pressures that influence people’s decisions around both retirement and investing....

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Are We Over-Investing in 401(k)s?

Oct 28 2023

By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder I run into a surprising amount of negativity about 401(k)s. A small amount of it is people appropriately reacting to bad 401(k)s, the latest way for employers to get sued...

whitecoatinvestor.com

Stop Overthinking and Start Investing: A 4-Step Guide to Real Estate Success

Oct 27 2023

By Dr. Peter Kim of Passive Income MD, WCI Network Partner Have you ever found yourself stuck in analysis paralysis? That feeling of being trapped in your own head, overthinking and over-analyzing thi...

whitecoatinvestor.com

Asset Location: How Tax-Smart Investing Can Supercharge Your Portfolio

Oct 26 2023

In the complex world of personal finance, asset location is the hidden strategy that smart investors use to gain a distinct advantage. Most people know to diversify their investments across different ...

newretirement.com

Wisdom for Our Children - Spending, Saving, and Investing

Oct 26 2023

We often try to overcomplicate finances, but simplicity is the key. That’s not to say simplistic: simple doesn’t equal simplistic. On this episode, we wrap up our Wisdom for Our Children s...

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Income Investing: The Smart Way To Reach Financial Independence

Oct 24 2023

You’ve worked hard for your money, and now you’re ready to flip the script. How would you like your money ... Read more...

physicianonfire.com

As You Sow Calls Out Federal TSP for Investing Billions in Fossil Fuels

Oct 22 2023

An analysis by As You Sow finds the Federal Thrift Savings Plan has invested over $35…...

401kspecialistmag.com

Maybe You Don’t Deserve Good Fortune But Enjoy It Anyway

Oct 18 2023

Good fortune tends to come to those who save and invest over a long period of time. However, sometimes your good fortune goes beyond expectations. In such scenarios, you may experience money guilt. Mo...

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Investing More in Your 401(k) May Help You Beat Inflation

Oct 17 2023

To achieve retirement savings goals, it is crucial to not only protect your savings, but also ensure they grow at a rate that outpaces inflation. With inflation eroding our purchasing power and hard-e...

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How to Invest During Times of War

Oct 17 2023

With last week's Hamas terrorist attack and the swift response by the Israeli government, war has once again taken over the global conversation. While the financial costs of war pale in comparison to ...

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Bogleheads Conference - Day 1 - The Case For And Against Factor Investing. Or - helping my grandkids

Oct 13 2023

Paul Merriman recently caught my attention on a recent podcast (How To Money #734 – Turning Thousands Into Millions with Paul Merriman). The short premise is that investing in a 2 fund portfolio...

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Pay Off Debt or Invest Proceeds From Rental Property?

Oct 13 2023

I have sold rental property and have about $350G from the sale. I am 61 and plan to retire at the end of this year. My wife is 63. We have about 1Mil in investments, mostly stock and bonds. I would ap...

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Long-Term Investing in an Impatient World

Oct 12 2023

My best-performing investment ever is a managed mutual fund called the Fidelity OTC Portfolio (FOCPX). It’s up more than 1,100% since I’ve owned it. I wish I could say I’m brilliant ...

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ESG Investing Limitations for Fiduciaries Confirmed by New Court Ruling

Oct 11 2023

Surprise decision acknowledges that Biden and Trump rules are virtually identical. In a surprise ruling, a very conservative federal district court in Texas, known for striking down Biden Administrati...

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Some Sobering (and Scary) Statistics on People’s Retirement Preparedness

Oct 08 2023

By Josh Katzowitz, WCI Content Director If my psychiatrist wife hadn’t begun taking care of our money and our investing strategy so many years ago and if I hadn’t made a New Year’s r...

whitecoatinvestor.com

Harvard Study Shows Us How To Invest In Happiness

Oct 01 2023

So, money can’t buy happiness—at least beyond daily necessities—but it sure can help. Here are 7 ways that you can directly invest in your happiness....

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The Return on Hassle Spectrum

Jul 25 2023

Last week The FI Couple, a real estate investing duo, sent out this tweet highlighting the growth in their rental income since 2018: However, when pressed about how much they make net of costs, they s...

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The 11 Best Investing Books [That You Can’t Miss]

Jun 29 2023

Navigating the investing world can be daunting, especially if you don't have much experience. With complex jargon, a vast history, and countless strategies to choose from, knowing where to begin can s...

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The Ultimate Guide to Investing in International Stocks: Risks, Rewards, and Strategies

Apr 04 2023

The stock market is a crucial indicator of economic activity and is closely watched by investors, economists, and policymakers around the globe. Unfortunately, when we typically discuss the stock mark...

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How to Invest $10,000 for Retirement

Mar 20 2023

A $10,000 investment can jolt any retirement savings plan back to life....

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Don t Stop Investing When SHTF

Mar 16 2023

Yikes! Things are not looking good on the stock market. The banking sector is floundering after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. First Republic and other regional bank stocks ar...

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Dividend investing and Social Security vs Sequence of Return risk and owning bonds

Mar 12 2023

I am wondering about living on dividends and social security in retirement, and how this solves certain problems raised by sequence of return risk and owning bonds, both in the years before retirement...

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Where to invest a large sum of money right now for someone who is 77 years old?

Mar 08 2023

Long story short: my grandparents own the house next door to them and they’re in the process of selling it. They don’t have a financial planner and refuse to get one so they’re looki...

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DIY investing of IRA during retirement Who to use as a holding institution for funds

Mar 08 2023

After doing research on the difference in returns of ESG funds/ETFs looking to DIY asset allocation. Previously using Vanguard to hold $$$$s but they are being pushed further and further into ESG. I j...

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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.