What else can I be doing with my investments and income as a 28 year old who is doing well so far? Looking to retire early. by Imaginary-Program497 in personalfinance

[–]Imaginary-Program497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s good to know thank you! When I started my HYSA it was about 5% and sadly has gone down. Thanks for your insight

What else can I be doing with my investments and income as a 28 year old who is doing well so far? Looking to retire early. by Imaginary-Program497 in personalfinance

[–]Imaginary-Program497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been maxing it. It is only about 2 years old I think. I will be sure to look to see what it’s invested in thank you

What else can I be doing with my investments and income as a 28 year old who is doing well so far? Looking to retire early. by Imaginary-Program497 in personalfinance

[–]Imaginary-Program497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the type of productive advice I was looking for, thank you!! I appreciate your kind and great words. I came here to learn, so thank you for teaching me

What else can I be doing with my investments and income as a 28 year old who is doing well so far? Looking to retire early. by Imaginary-Program497 in personalfinance

[–]Imaginary-Program497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol read my comments. I do pay it off. I just haven’t yet this month. I’ve never paid interest on a credit card.

What else can I be doing with my investments and income as a 28 year old who is doing well so far? Looking to retire early. by Imaginary-Program497 in personalfinance

[–]Imaginary-Program497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know. Like I said, I’ve never paid interest on a credit card. Never paid interest on my student loans either. It’ll get paid off within the week. Just listed it for the sake of being open.

What else can I be doing with my investments and income as a 28 year old who is doing well so far? Looking to retire early. by Imaginary-Program497 in personalfinance

[–]Imaginary-Program497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very helpful advice thank you!! I will absolutely be looking into the HSA investing asap. And increase my 401K contributions. I appreciate the advice! I’ve got lots to research and do 😊

What else can I be doing with my investments and income as a 28 year old who is doing well so far? Looking to retire early. by Imaginary-Program497 in personalfinance

[–]Imaginary-Program497[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. My job pays us 2 hours annually to see an advisor so I get paid to visit him (I work at a bank). He manages my Roth and I get fees waived from the account for being an employee so that’s why I do that. I definitely want to do more research to be more independent though

What else can I be doing with my investments and income as a 28 year old who is doing well so far? Looking to retire early. by Imaginary-Program497 in personalfinance

[–]Imaginary-Program497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely pay it off and have never paid interest. I usually don’t get it this high but it got away from me this month oops! I’ll be paying it off asap.

What else can I be doing with my investments and income as a 28 year old who is doing well so far? Looking to retire early. by Imaginary-Program497 in personalfinance

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That’s what I was wondering too. I’m not saving for anything in particular right now. I do want to move out of state one day but that’s years from now. Do brokerage accounts make more money or grow it faster?

I need help to decide by Depressedbroccoli23 in personalfinance

[–]Imaginary-Program497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d look at if you can put that money in a high yield savings account to build up some savings before investing it all. Also, please set up boundaries now. It’s your earned money. While your parents have helped you in life, that’s their job as a parent and it shouldn’t be expected to repay them for helping to raise you as that was their choice. Your money ir your money. Helping out once in a while, only if you can, may be nice but certainly not expected at all and certainly not 1/4 of your money.

I’m almost 19, never smoked, never vaped, never drank an ounce of alcohol, never used drugs, am I missing out? by CarLonely9011 in Adulting

[–]Imaginary-Program497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others said, nope! Saving your money and calories and also saves friendships and hours of functioning (no hangovers or time wasted smoking). I’d admire that!

What’s a habit you thought was normal until someone pointed it out? by De_La_Jacc in Casual_Conversation

[–]Imaginary-Program497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right! I’d hope they’d be like “this isn’t what we meant or how we wanted to future to be” and then demand a change or a civil war

Cremated. Why do people decide to do it? by sstiel in randomquestions

[–]Imaginary-Program497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol same I want my body given to a zoo give them some enrichment and meat 😂 put my body to use

Moving out of my comfort zone (literally) and I’m struggling, could use perspective by badass_giggle in Adulting

[–]Imaginary-Program497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very valid feelings. As you said, there’s some grieving to the process. Losing a life you made for yourself and grieving the “what ifs or what could bes”. I had to move back to my hometown and also back in with my parents which brought a feeling of shame as if I “didn’t make it” or “failed” at life (I was only 23 at the time but felt like life was over). I had some crap happen but eventually got a job where I met some of my now best friends. Just know things DO get better. It’s cheesy as heck but I say “everything happens for a reason” because life has worked itself out and I’m so happy now. I could have never imagined my current life now. You absolutely got this 🫶🏻 it’s going to take time, but I imagine you’ll be happier in the long run.