If you’re doing investing right, you’re saving a large percentage of your income every month (like 25-50%) and stuffing it into stocks, bonds, and real estate investments. At first, even with a high savings rate, your net worth will be low and the money made by your investments will also be low, like maybe a few hundred […]
How to Emotionally Prepare for a Market Crash
You’ve heard it before. Investing in stocks is risky. If it didn’t involve any risk, then you couldn’t expect any significant return. That’s why risk-free investments such as CDs and savings accounts only yield around 1-2%. Makes sense, right? However, you need to understand HOW risky it is to invest in stocks, so you can decide whether to […]
What Percentage of Stocks Should You Have In Your Portfolio?
At the most basic level, your investment portfolio consists of stocks and bonds. Yes, you can have real estate properties and alternative investments to help diversify you portfolio. You also need a storage of cash as an emergency fund. However, a traditional investment portfolio consists primarily of stocks and bonds. Understanding Risk vs. Return The percentage of […]
How To Become a Millionaire by 40
A million dollars is a lot of money. Of course, due to the effects of inflation, a million dollars doesn’t go as far as it used to, but it’s a nice round number and an excellent initial goal for anyone trying to obtain financial independence. If you manage to save up $1 million in liquid assets […]
So You Don’t Have a Pension? No Problem – Make Your Own Pension
A pension is a form of retirement plan where your employer sets aside money for you, invests it, and then pays you a certain amount per month when you leave the company. Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution Plans Pensions can also be referred to as a “Defined Benefit Plan” because you are paid a specific […]
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