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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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...
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...
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...
Previously, we’ve talked about passive income ideas to boost your earnings. In terms of growing your income, dividend stocks are ... Read more...
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!...
If you’re retired and living abroad, don’t play long-distance games with your banking and investments....
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...
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...
Recently, a doctor finishing training asked me how to start their investing path for Financial Independence (FI) even if they ... Read more...
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 ...
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...