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The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
IFB297: Listener Q&A - Is It Ever Too Late to Start Investing?
Jul 31, 2023
26:03
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Listener questions revolve around timing of investments, time horizons, and portfolio allocation. They discuss investing in Roth IRAs, the importance of long-term investing, and overcoming fear. Consistent habit and compounding wealth are key. They also touch on dividend withdrawals from a Roth IRA.
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- Starting a Roth IRA at any age can be beneficial for retirement savings and diversifying investments with ETFs is a smart choice.
- Investing what you can afford to leave untouched for a longer period allows your investments to grow alongside the economy and starting with safer investments like index funds or ETFs can provide a sense of security, especially for beginners.
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Investing for Beginners: Getting Started with a Roth IRA
If you're new to investing and considering a Roth IRA for your 60-year-old mother, it's not too late to start. A Roth IRA offers tax benefits and can be a valuable addition to retirement savings. With a longer life expectancy, your mother could benefit from investing and letting her money grow. Diversifying her investments with ETFs is a smart choice, especially if she's not familiar with individual stocks. ETFs offer simplicity and a range of investment choices to help grow her retirement savings.
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