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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.

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Should You Invest in Stocks at All-Time Highs?

Should You Invest in Stocks at All-Time Highs?

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...

ofdollarsanddata.com Jan 31 2024

Chinese Stocks so bad they’re good? 240130

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...

wealthsteading.com Jan 30 2024

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

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...

reddit.com Jan 27 2024
When Can You Stop Being Frugal?

When Can You Stop Being Frugal?

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 ...

retireby40.org Jan 22 2024
Should Your Job Determine How You Invest?

Should Your Job Determine How You Invest?

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...

ofdollarsanddata.com Jan 17 2024

Investing suggestions for elderly parents

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, ...

reddit.com Jan 04 2024
ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Knowing When to Choose Which

ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Knowing When to Choose Which

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 ...

retirebeforedad.com Dec 29 2023

Time Segmentation, a Smart Way to Invest Retirement Money

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 Dec 23 2023

Consistency Is the Key to Investing When You're Retired

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...

redefiningwealth.info Dec 23 2023
My Biggest Investing Takeaway For 2023

My Biggest Investing Takeaway For 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...

1500days.com Dec 22 2023

Time Segmentation, a Smart Way to Invest Retirement Money

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 Dec 21 2023

LIVE: 2024 Investing Themes 231220

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

wealthsteading.com Dec 20 2023

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

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...

purefinancial.com Dec 19 2023
VMRXX: Should You Invest?

VMRXX: Should You Invest?

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

physicianonfire.com Dec 14 2023
How To Invest 100k For Passive Income

How To Invest 100k For Passive Income

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

physicianonfire.com Dec 08 2023
12 Ways to Invest in Your Health

12 Ways to Invest in Your Health

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...

thinksaveretire.com Dec 02 2023
Investing in Farmland

Investing in Farmland

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 ...

whitecoatinvestor.com Dec 02 2023
TD Direct Investing Review: Are The High Fees Worth It?

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

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...

retirehappy.ca Nov 23 2023
Buying Investments Using Unsettled Funds

Buying Investments Using Unsettled Funds

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 Nov 22 2023
4 Best S&P 500 Index Funds For 2024

4 Best S&P 500 Index Funds For 2024

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....

forbes.com Nov 22 2023
JEPI vs JEPQ

JEPI vs JEPQ

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

physicianonfire.com Nov 21 2023
What Is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)?

What Is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)?

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 Nov 21 2023

Seeking Alpha Review: Legit or Scam?

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 Nov 19 2023
Fundrise Review After Six Years of Investing

Fundrise Review After Six Years of Investing

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 ...

retirebeforedad.com Nov 09 2023
Top Wealthsimple Alternatives In Canada

Top Wealthsimple Alternatives In Canada

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 Nov 04 2023
Investing Outside of the Stock Market: 10 Ways to Profit

Investing Outside of the Stock Market: 10 Ways to Profit

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...

retirebeforedad.com Nov 02 2023
Are We Over-Investing in 401(k)s?

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

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 Oct 28 2023

Wisdom for Our Children - Spending, Saving, and Investing

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...

rogerwhitney.libsyn.com Oct 26 2023
Maybe You Don’t Deserve Good Fortune But Enjoy It Anyway

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

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...

financialsamurai.com Oct 18 2023
Investing More in Your 401(k) May Help You Beat Inflation

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

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...

401kmaneuver.com Oct 17 2023

How to Invest During Times of War

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 ...

ofdollarsanddata.com Oct 17 2023

Pay Off Debt or Invest Proceeds From Rental Property?

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...

reddit.com Oct 13 2023
Long-Term Investing in an Impatient World

Long-Term Investing in an Impatient World

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 ...

retirebeforedad.com Oct 12 2023