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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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Investing Family Money Can Be A Stressful Full-Time Job
Mar 06 2023
I finally clearly understand why I haven’t been able to shake some of the stress I’ve been feeling lately. Despite writing less, doing less business deals, and exercising more, I still fee...
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I Dont want my dad to invest his IRA into Gold. Am I wrong?
Mar 06 2023
I've been super worried about my dad's plan to invest his IRA in gold, like pretty concerned about it. I understand that gold is seen as a safe investment, but I'm worried about the risks and I know H...
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28 Retirement Investing Tips from Today’s Financial Geniuses
Mar 02 2023
Were you the kid in kindergarten that shot her hand up to answer every question? The shy one who secretly ate paste in the corner? Or were you the one solving all the math equations from the end of th...
newretirement.com
Should Doctors Invest in CBD?
Mar 01 2023
[Editor's Note: It’s finally here! After months and months of planning, the Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Hybrid Conference (WCICON23) starts today. But don’t worry: there&rsqu...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Brokered CDs return?
Mar 01 2023
I am new to investing and had a question about brokered CDs being offered on Vanguard. Currently there are offers of 3 month CDs that offer a return of 4.8%. Does this mean if I were to invest a milli...
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Things important, and unimportant
Feb 28 2023
Photo by Megan Ruth on Unsplash Important: Investing for the long-term. Think decades. My holding period for VTSAX is forever, other than maybe selling a few shares while living on my portfolio. I am ...
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What would you recommend?
Feb 27 2023
Being self employed at 38 years old with 2 children. Asking my retirement people who I have utmost respect for. What did you do throughout your life for investing? submitted by /u/Square_Race_9107[vis...
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Why Investing at the Last Moment Can Hurt Your Returns
Feb 25 2023
You can still put money in an I.R.A. for 2022, and that’s better than not investing at all. But an early start would have given you a great advantage, our columnist says....
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Is Small Cap Investing Right for You?
Feb 21 2023
Are you looking for higher returns on your investments? Well, if you want to go big, then you might just have to go small. What I'm talking about is called "small cap investing," or investing in stock...
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Retirement/stock investing/ advice
Feb 17 2023
Hello, This might be an odd question, but I need advice and I’m not sure what to do. I’m 32 and currently have a retirement account through work. I contribute 3% and they match it. My mone...
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The Best RRSP Investment Options for Any Investing Strategy
Feb 14 2023
With the 2022 RRSP contribution deadline right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to revisit your retirement savings strategy. Is the money in your RRSP aligned with your retirement goals?...
retirehappy.ca
Your experience with Blue Star Retirement
Feb 12 2023
My son started his first real post-college job at a small employer (< 50) who contracts with Blue Star Retirement to handle their 401k plan. He doesn't know anything about investing and so he just ...
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How to Reduce the Risk of Investing in Passive Real Estate
Feb 11 2023
In any investment, there is risk involved. Without risk, there wouldn’t be possible returns. Real estate can be viewed as ... Read more...
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The Nuts and Bolts of Investing
Feb 10 2023
[Editor's Note: If you’re a medical or dental student who needs a jumpstart on your financial education, mark your calendar for the Planning for Success webinar on February 15. WCI Founder Dr. J...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Where Do Millionaires Keep Their Money? [It's Not Where You Think]
Feb 07 2023
Where do millionaires keep their money and what can you learn from them? This article is a deep dive on how affluent households invest and manage their finances....
ofdollarsanddata.com
Pros and Cons of Cryptocurrency Investing
Feb 07 2023
By Dr. James M. Dahle, WCI Founder It's been a while since I wrote about cryptocurrency and cryptoassets. The last time I did, they were flying high. In 2022, it subsequently crashed. Industry leader ...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Dollar Cost Averaging vs Lump Sum [All You Need to Know]
Feb 05 2023
One of the biggest problems in personal finance is deciding when to invest a sum of money. Whether you have $100 or $1 million to invest, the question is: Should you invest all that money over time (d...
ofdollarsanddata.com
How Can Retirees Invest Sustainably?
Feb 03 2023
Sustainable investing is becoming a hot topic. Learn how you can invest to support both your values and your financial security....
forbes.com
Masterfully Crafted: How ChatGPT Wrote a Compelling Article on the Power of Saving and Investing
Jan 24 2023
I’m both excited and scared about the concept of Artificial intelligence (AI) including ChatGPT, which is currently all over the technology news. The technical and engineering side of my brain i...
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M1 Finance Referral $100 Bonus: The Ultimate Guide
Jan 16 2023
M1 Finance is a free mobile-first investing platform that allows users to invest in stocks, bonds, ETFs, and even cryptocurrencies. The best part? The M1 Finance referral bonus, in which any new membe...
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VT vs VTI: Which ETF Is Best For You?
Jan 14 2023
We are going to explore the difference between VT vs VTI. Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) vs Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI). There is no shortage of options for investing in Exchange Traded...
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How did you save for retirement and what, if anything, would you change?
Jan 14 2023
The best thing that I did for myself to prepare for retirement was automate my saving and investing....
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Losing All Your Money Investing On Margin Is Not The Worst Thing
Jan 06 2023
“What happened to your friend who bought Tesla stock on margin,” a reader asked. He likely lost a lot of money, but I haven’t asked for details. That would be rude. On March 31, 2021...
financialsamurai.com
The White Coat Investor Philosophy: 12 Timeless Financial Principles for Doctors
Jan 02 2023
By Dr. James M. Dahle, WCI Founder It is important to distinguish underlying principles from the minutiae of investing. I am often asked my opinion on a topic or an investment, and I readily share tho...
whitecoatinvestor.com
How Many Rental Properties Do You Need to Retire?
Dec 26 2022
By Dr. Peter Kim of Passive Income MD, WCI Network Partner Those of you who know me personally know that I’m a big fan of real estate investing. In fact, I think it's one of the best ways for ph...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Invest in Real Estate Crowdfunding
Dec 22 2022
See how I'm doing with my real estate crowdfunding investments....
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How to Invest $100,000 for Retirement
Nov 22 2022
Consider these strategies to invest a lump sum for retirement....
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How Do the Wealthy Invest?
Nov 08 2022
Do the wealthy invest differently from everybody else? And, if so, what can we learn from them? A month ago Bank of America released their 2022 Private Bank Study of Wealthy Americans, which attempted...
ofdollarsanddata.com
Should You Invest More After the Market Declines?
Sep 13 2022
One of the most common questions I have gotten from readers is: Would it be better to invest more money following a market decline? For example, if you were originally investing $500 a month, should y...
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Why Investing Like Your Neighbors Isn’t As Dumb As it Seems
Feb 01 2022
I know you've probably heard the advice many times before: "Don't copy your neighbor's investment decisions." "Don't follow the crowd." "Don't succumb to FOMO." For most of my (short) investment caree...
ofdollarsanddata.com
Investing in Real Estate with Your IRA
Nov 30 2021
Diversify your retirement savings by adding some real estate to your portfolio mix....
money.usnews.com
How to Start Investing in Dividend Stocks
Jun 20 2020
I love our dividend portfolio because it's a great source of passive income. See how to start investing in dividend stocks....
retireby40.org
Tracking your holdings
Aug 28 2018
If you are like many readers, you’ve come to this blog having already spent years, maybe even decades, investing....
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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.