I have 55k in my 401k, ~110k in investments across Fidelity and Robinhood, but only 5K in my savings account. Is this risky? My friends mentioned that 50% of their money is in cash and now I’m scared im being horrendously stupid by having so much invested. Should I put more of my money in cash?

Profile: 24 making 150k (160k w 401k match). No loans & just started investing this year

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I would keep around 6 months of expenses in cash as an emergency fund in a HYSA.

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If you’re 24 you generally can afford to take more investment risk. No reason having 50% of your money in cash.

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I think the far greater risk is having 50% of your wealth in cash. This about the opportunity cost

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You should have an emergency fund of 3-6 months of expenses but 50% cash is foolish - you lose 3% a year holding cash when you could be making investment returns and actually generating cash.

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Everyone has a different situation maybe the friends have more cash because they are planning to a buy a house or pay for a wedding. Those are very valid reasons for cash. Maybe the friends have fewer assets and 6 months expenses in an emergency fund is 50 percent of their assets. 50 percent could be right for some but wrong for others. You need to understand the facts

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Nah dude. Keep investing and stay invested. Do build up a stockpile of cash on the side, not as emergency fund, but as dry powder for when the market goes on sale. 50% cash is a trash allocation unless you’re saving to go all in this on a big move.

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How many months of rent though? For many 5k is more than enough. In hocl areas maybe not enough. Just need to understand the numbers

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Maybe boost your savings to cover 6 months expenses but other than that you’re perfect. Remember time in market beats timing the market for 99% of us who aren’t true investing geniuses.

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