Hi! Pretty new to this concept, and really early within my career (only 3 months in). Currently on my company’s 401k plan, contributing well beyond the minimum to receive a match, and maxing the amount I can put in right now (25%). Dabbled a bit in options and stocks in general. Any advice, guides, or starting places you would give someone in my shoes? Thank you in advance!

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Build a plan, work backwards.

I wouldn't recommend going "all in" on anything but that's a difference in mindset

401k, Roth IRA, VTSAX is about all you need

Real estate if you want to accelerate

Only thing more important than a high top line is a high bottom line

As your income increases, try to keep your cost of living close to the same

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Don’t be afraid to go “all in” on an investment or two. I passed or went little on a few opportunities in my first 2-3 years out of fear, but my big wager back then actually was quite small.

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Open a Roth IRA and try to max it out. Also if your insurance allows, max out your HSA

D1 once you reach a certain age (in your 60s) it turns into an IRA.

If you don't have employer subsidized health insurance you can expect to pay $500/month. And that was the rate I received as a 20-something. Plus I read a statistic that a couple can expect to spend $250k in retirement on healthcare. Either way I am thankful for the tax advantage.

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