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Investing Wisely Even if You’re a Beginner

By Mich

build your savingsWhether you’re a young adult fresh out of school or a much-older individual considering investment options, there is a lot to learn regarding investing. Many people don’t start thinking about retirement until it’s almost there. They either believe they have plenty of time, lack the necessary funds, or lack the knowledge of investing. Even a beginner investor can make some wise choices and earn the largest possible profit, but it starts with being consistent about putting a little away on a regular basis in order to achieve financial success.

It’s Never Too Early

It’s never too early to start investing your money. A good rule of thumb is that if you’re earning money, you can invest money. The longer your money is invested, the more it can grow. Even a simple $50 per month earning 3 percent interest will grow over time. Young teenagers seldom think in terms of retirement, but it’s never too early to begin saving and investing. It’s often been said that you don’t miss what you don’t see. Taking out and investing even a small percentage of each paycheck will have you well on the way towards a good return on your money, whether you’re trying to meet a long-term financial goal or are saving for a special item.

Do Your Research

With so many different investment options available today such as savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, IRAs, and even the popular option of buying Toronto condos, it’s hard to know which investments will work best for you. Do your research and try to learn as much as possible about each type. You’ll find almost an encyclopedia of information online. After doing some research, you should have a better idea of what you want to do with your money. If you do business with a local bank, they may also be able to offer some advice on which commodities are doing the best.

Let Automation Work to Your Advantage

Going back to the theory that you won’t miss what you don’t have or don’t see, let automation work for you. If you’re earning money, you probably have either a savings account or a checking account. Many employers use electronic funds transfer (EFT) to transfer paychecks right into the employee’s accounts. Banks also have a feature called automatic funds transfer (AFT). AFT is exactly what the name implies. It automatically transfers it into the account of your choice. You can designate a certain amount to be transferred into a savings account. Once the savings reach your goal, you have the option of investing it in any number of ways. It can be too easy to spend the money if it’s sitting there within your access.

Check into Tax-Free Accounts

One pitfall potential investors worry about is paying taxes on savings. While they may not have to pay taxes on the actual savings account, they will have to pay taxes on the interest it earns once it reaches a certain amount. There are accounts that allow you to save and invest money on a tax-free basis until you actually withdraw the money. Some examples of tax-free or tax-deferred accounts are 401K or IRA accounts. 401K accounts are often offered as an employee benefit because the employer also contributes into the account. IRA accounts are retirement accounts that allow you to save money without worrying about taxes until you actually take out the money.

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About Mich

Mich is your typical middle class guy with a house and 2 kids minus the dog. He works in the IT industry and likes to muse about how to achieve more for less when it comes to money.

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Invest It Wisely is about evaluating the choices that each of us face everyday. It’s about investing your time, your money, and your energy wisely, in order to achieve your goals. The end goal is maximizing your life expectation, and exploring the ways to get there.

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