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They only offer to match 1% of first 5%. I will send them an email about setting it up tomorrow.
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OP does your employer offer a 401k plan? If so are you contributing? If they match a certain percentage, that's free and guaranteed money.
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Annual fund guides are put out by Money, Kiplinger's, and Forbes, and Morningstar is available online, but if you don't want to pay for its premium features, such as the analyst reports, many local...
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Here's what I would do if I were you. I'd open a Roth IRA with Vanguard and I'd fill that Roth IRA with their target retirement fund that is appropriate for your retirement goal. In the meantime,...
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When used correctly, options actually helps hedge, reducing risks in stock.
If you're one of those people that aren't going to do the research, then yes its a good option.
I would start...
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All of my salary goes to emergency fund (Saving account) for now but I don't think I need money in emergency in the foreseeable future (No rent, No loan).
I think options and margin are...
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Options are a more advanced form of investing. You can use options to supplement your income, de-risk your stocks, or speculate. If you think investing in stocks is like a casino, well options are...
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I agree, I would add mutual funds as well.
Education here is the #1 priority. Learn what these different trading options are. Learn how to evaluate a company, Learn about risk, so much to learn...
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Unless you're willing to make researching stocks at least a part-time, if not a full-time, job, then I'd highly encourage you to skip buying individual stocks and, instead, look to buying index funds...
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How large is your emergency fund?
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Since I have a job now (fortunately) with steady income and low expenses. I'm looking for options to invest my money other than put them sitting in the bank.
I want to start buying stocks, but...
