Need some advice, hope you can help.

31 y/o, $150k with bonus, live in NYC, net worth 200k. Expenses $2-3k a month including rent. No Debt! Could do better, could be worse.

I currently use ETrade and Thrivent Mutual Funds. I’ve done ok, but are there any IRA platforms/ funds that people prefer, perform better (Vanguard, Schwab, etc)?

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Wow way to keep your expenses low! Hope you still find your fun. Imo all the platforms have comparable five and capabilities, just pick low expense ETFs and diversify. I almost only invest in VOO now.

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I do have fun lol. I love baseball, and spent some $ to watch the Brewers at Fenway. I’ll spend $ on sports, but I’m frugal on everything else.

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I can recommend Forex trading.. you can multiply your money in no time. Even if you are a beginner. I’m a Forex mentor, if interested DM me

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How much do you spend on groceries and entertainment? That is some impressive saving

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Wow congrats on the weight loss! That must’ve been life changing

You could’ve just asked the question without all the background lol

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I am a fan of Vanguard and VTSAX, big fan of ‘The Simple Path to Wealth’

I like vanguard for retirement and betterment for taxable investing

Fidelity, Vanguard, and Charles Schwab are the big three when it comes to reliable brokerages. I don’t think you can go wrong using any of those. If you like the Vanguard ETFs/mutual funds, it would be best to open an account with them. Same if you like specific products from the other two. I use Vanguard and the website is much more functional than the app, but no complaints otherwise.

Wow, where do you live? With roommates? Do tell.

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