Are You Making These Common Money Mistakes? 🤔💸
Mistake #2: Investing Too Conservatively for Long-Term Goals
I recently had an eye-opening conversation with a group of new investors who were doing a fantastic job with their savings. However, many were hesitating to fully invest their money, often due to fear of risk or lingering memories of past market crashes.
Their portfolios included a large mix of cash, a bit of an S&P 500 index fund, some crypto, and maybe a target date fund in their 401(k). It’s a great start, but there's so much more potential!
Here’s the truth 👉 If you’re saving for long-term goals like retirement, being overly conservative might mean missing out on significant growth opportunities. Stocks, despite their ups and downs, have historically outperformed other asset classes over time.
Think of it like training for a marathon: if you only train at a slow pace, you’ll finish the race, but you won’t achieve your best time.
💡 My Tip: For long-term goals, consider allocating a substantial portion of your portfolio—around 80% or more—to stocks. This strategy leverages the growth potential of equities, helping your savings to grow exponentially over the decades, giving you the financial freedom to live the life you want.
Just like nurturing a young tree, investing with a focus on growth means that your portfolio has the potential to become stronger and more fruitful over time. 🌳📈
So, are you ready to rethink your investment strategy for the long haul? 💡📈
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4moThis is a really great additional feature. Jason Russell, when will you be rolling out phase 2 to include capital gains tax calculations etc?