What Investment Strategy Is Right For You?
It doesn't matter how old you, it is never too early to begin planning your retirement
. In fact, the younger you are when you start saving, the more money you will have when you do finally retire. There are many different ways to start saving money, however these are the most simplistic investment strategies for everyone.
Take advantage of your company's 401K plan. Participating in your employer sponsored 401K plan is perhaps the easiest (and smartest) thing you can do to start saving for your retirement. Many workplaces will match a portion of your contributions. Figure out how much they will match, to what percentage, and begin contributing the maximum that your work will match. Because the money is taken pre-tax, it will not affect your wallet much.
Start a savings account for a "rainy day". Want a new car? Want to go on a cruise? There are many things that you will want in your lifetime, however if you do not save for them they will not happen. Putting aside at least twenty five dollars a week into your savings will mean that you will have over fifteen hundred dollars saved by next year. If you can't afford to save twenty five dollars a week, start with ten or five. If you can afford to save more a week, then by all means do it. Everyone is in a different financial position, however that doesn't mean they can't start saving a little.
Stop renting and buy a house. When you rent, you are giving your money to someone else to pay for their mortgage. So stop renting and pay for your own mortgage! When you decide to sell the property you'll be amazed by how much money you'll walk away with.
Have an "in case of emergency" fund. One savings account is not enough. You should have enough money to pay for a few months of expenses should something unfortunate happen.
Be frugal. Do not go out to eat all the time. Special occasions and to treat yourself are ok, however going out to eat more than once a week is excessive. If you do not bring your own lunch to work then start bringing meals - even if it is one or two times a week. Any little thing you can do to change your spending habits means that you will have more money in your pocket to put into your savings account.
Time is your ally. The more money you save, and the earlier you start saving, then the more you will have when you finally retire. That's due to compounding interest. You will earn money on the money that you earn. Although at first the amount will be small, as time goes on the balance will significantly grow.
by: Wayne Sather
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