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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If you are trying to decide which Nasdaq 100 ETF you should invest in, then you likely came across QQQ ... Read more...
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...
VOO is a market index ETF that aims to track the performance of the overall US market using the S&P ... Read more...
Are you looking to invest in a market index ETF? If you are, you likely came across VTI and SPY. ... Read more...
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...
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...
Are you looking for a total-market ETF to invest in? If so, you likely came across VT and VTI. VT ... Read more...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
Investing for the long haul with little cash on hand is doable, but you need a plan....
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Episode 439: 2024 Investing Themes- review & commentary Sign up for free ALERTs & Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ ——————&m...
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...
VMRXX, or Vanguard Cash Reserves Federal Money Market Fund, is one of Vanguard’s core money market funds geared towards conservative ... Read more...
Do you dream of a life where your money works for you, generating a steady stream of income without you ... Read more...
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...
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 ...
The 2023 real estate crash isn’t here yet, and we have a great guest article from our good friend Dr. ... Read more...
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...
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...
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....
Are you looking to invest in an ETF that generates income while also appreciating? If so, then JEPI and JEPQ ... Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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...