. Nice to here from you! Many global markets, particularly those in Japan and China, remain a long way below their record peaks. And this is assuming I have a 6 month emergency fund put away in a savings account. Please note: While the offers mentioned above are accurate at the time of publication, they're subject to change at any time and may have changed, or may no longer be available. Im a federal employee with 16yrs of service and Im putting 6% into my TSP. Please help me with this. As the rest of the world woke up on Wednesday tofresh all-time highsfor U.S. stocks, it was only natural for a wave of jealousy to spill forth. Wonderful idea for your nephew and you have several options: 1. I want to start investing in the VTSAX as you recommend. It is difficult to give you specific advice without knowing a lot more about you, your income, family, age, goals et al. https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/12/27/dividend-growth-investing/. Just found this and very happy I did. . Max taxes, depending on your bracket, and max control. I currently have a 401k Roth with my work and invest 6% and they match 3% of it. ..glad to hear this blog has simplified some of this investing stuff for you. Debt, whether good or bad, represents an amount that you owe to someone else. But it will also give you the roughest, most heart stopping ride. 3. That chart you posted from your friend Darrow, it doesnt seem realistic. Your email address will not be published. Youre inspiring more folks like me than you can imagine. What do you think should be my strategy? Ally, There is a lot wrapped up in your questions. Not sure I totally agree with home ownership portion, but can see the point. JL breaks down the per year cost of buying a new car vs three years old vs eight years old. Third, once your debt is paid off just pour that money into your savings. The Simple Path to Wealth is now Published! Emotions: I have a 1-year old nephew and Id love to start an investment account for him. Again, many, many thanks. Stocks -- Part XXV: HSAs, more than just a way to pay your medical bills. One thing to keep in mind (also Australian) is that even with the dividend reinvestment plan, you are *STILL* losing 37% to the tax man. I L-O-V-E your addition to #1. thats exactly why it is the first step. I really appreciate the work youve done to inform people on powers of investing. I will take my chance with the complex one. South Sudan You might also post your question here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2014/01/27/stocks-part-xxi-investing-with-vanguard-for-europeans/, Dont worry about the title. I believe it has to be voluntary, but I stack the deck in the favor of what I thing will have the biggest payoff. Heres the return on VTSAX in context: 3-year = 23.07% I'm not a financial advisor or an investing expert. SWTSX is Schwabs total stock market index fund. Lastly, while owning 4-10 rental properties can certainly effectively get you to FI, you really are no longer on The Simple Path. . Fianlly, VTSAX. . I stumbled on your blog through your Google Talk video. It seems like unhedged is better for the long term. I have since learned differently. Now that I am living off the portfolio, I have the dividends in my taxable account paid out direct as they are issued. Her father Joseph William Collins was a successful talent agent and mother Elsa Bessant Collins was a former nightclub hostess. 5)The greater the percent of your income you save and invest, the sooner youll have F-You money. First, her annuity isnt going to double her money in 10 years, or in 110 years. I love your blog! They have very sophisticated actuarial tables that tell them with great accuracy when the people in any given group are likely to die. Also, your interview with Mr. Sheats was awesome. Hi Jim, your site and insights have been so valuable to me, thank you. https://jlcollinsnh.com/2018/03/16/stocks-part-xxxii-why-you-should-not-be-in-the-stock-market/, Taxes in retirement: Sincerely, Mark. People may not like to hear this, but it's true. Or should I just sit tight until I can get my balance up to $10,000 and get the VTSAX? This would mean you paid tax way back when and didnt need to. Second, one of the benefits of this is you are also learning to live on less. Currently sitting at 15k. id like to know how this works when mixing in real estate? Pretty new here but Ive devoured almost the entire blog. Case Study #8: Ron's mother - she's doin' all right! Will see how it works. Being a geezer does have some advantages. Your first source says the ~14-year (since inception) return on VTSAX is 5.5% and the second says 5.2% for the Vanguard total stock market index. If not, plan B. Read our editorial standards. Retrospectively speaking though, I am so grateful I found your blog before I made (what would have been) the second biggest financial setback/mistake of my life (on top of living check to check being a gilded slave). The chart is taken from my pal Darrows (Can I Retire Yet?) Wife doesnt have one or any retirement account yet. Here's what "The Simple Path to Wealth" taught me about managing money and building wealth. Just trying to figure out the best plan of action here so I can got to working part time in about 20 years and live off my dividends. Since shell be in a low tax bracket and taxes are likely to be much higher years from now this is a great deal. That would cut cost out totally and put dividends straight into your pocket (or even better, reinvested). And thirty thousand on to forty, and on and on to financial freedom.. Gold star! How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part IV: I become a Landlord. Spain If we use this calculator: http://www.globalrph.com/invcomp.cgi, and we assume an 8% annual return over the 40 years until you are 65, that comes to $10,862.26, Thats just for one year contribution. Again, thank you so much! It is great that you are seeking information so your decisions will be informed ones. https://jlcollinsnh.com/2014/07/27/stocks-part-xxiv-rmds-the-ugly-surprise-at-the-end-of-the-tax-deferred-rainbow/, Death: After spending months sifting through so much information regarding investing and opinions Ive decided its now enough. 529 fund. i know nothing about finances and investing and after reading this I want to learn about managing finances, investing, stock markets, index funds and finally achieve the goal of financial independence that you are talking about.Like you suggested Ill start with your stock series as my starting point in this journey. As a citizen, you just have to be vigilant and realize that the government lies as much as it fulfills promises. Never marry one or otherwise give him access to your money . I believe parents can do things to antagonize or disrupt a well-regulated child through all types of chaos. 2)Max out my VTSAX Roth ira I check it today and its 10K plus and I havent done a thing Sorry for torturing with all the above. Stocks -- Part XXIV: RMDs, the ugly surprise at the end of the tax-deferred rainbow, Summer travels, writing, reading and other amusements, Stocks -- Part XXIII: Selecting your asset allocation, Stocks -- Part XXII: Stepping away from REITs. Stocks -- Part X: What if Vanguard gets Nuked? Also, pregnancy or marriage would end it as well. I had given your advice to my kids though 12 years ago who are now in their late 20s. Always good to hear people are finding this place useful! I did?? Reviewing the comments on my post of April 1st, Why I will no longer be writing this blog. Stocks -- Part XIV: Deflation, the ugly escort of Depressions. Finally, spreading your blog-message like wild fire among family/friends/co-workers; and still counting down the days until i can get my hands on some copies of your book. It all depends on how much we want to tax our future self and how quickly we want to be either out of the workforce or selfishly employed, Nope, not your browser. . Case Study #4: Using the 4% rule and asset allocations. But now on to my question. THANK YOU!! Congrats on graduating debt free and your truly excellent 70% savings rate. Also, would I have to do claim gains on my taxes as the end of the year? The concept of living just off the ~2% dividend is mostly a mental exercise. This post is for you. Wow! They are thankful not only for advice but that they can spend time on things they like and let lazy investing do the work for them. The Dynasty icon is a mother of three. Case Study #4: Using the 4% rule and asset allocations. I would love to be financially independent before I turn 59 and a half, but would be penalized for drawing from a Roth IRA before that point, right? Im currently listening to your Importance of F-you money podcast while browsing your blog, lol. Regular or Roth IRA? If you are very smart you will use these times as an opportunity to buy more shares at bargain prices. It is a great read full of humor, wisdom and practical advice. Is it too late for me to follow these steps such that I could be free in 10 12 years or sooner or do no longer have time to make this work? He is the author of A Simple Path to Wealth and JLCollinsnh.com. Stocks Part XVII: What if you can't buy VTSAX? If someone was making $90k per year and managed to save 80% a year, thats $72k per year invested at 8% is not gonna grow to an amount they could retire on within 5.3 years. That is how I got to 2025 as the end of my experiment (but these ideas are all in the formative stages and subject to change as data come in). well said. are really amortized and thus a renter is paying for it anyway (however big complexes have benefit of buying at wholesale prices sometimes, but still a renter pays for this in the long run), additionally, these articles are coming just after the crash, and with the advice you mentioned about stocks (buy when they drop while others pull out), this is a great time to get a house at a steal (but an opportunity only if you are in the market now, and need to be in it for the long haul as with investments as you mentioned). My kids have seen the struggle, so I am going to print out this post, and start applying it to me as well as encouraging the kids. Chautauqua 2014 preview, closing up for travel and other random cool things that caught my eye of late. F-you Money: John Goodman v. jlcollinsnh How I failed my daughter and a simple path to wealth My path for my kid the first ten years What we own and why we own it What we own and why we own it: 2018 The smoother path to wealth Putting the Simple Path to wealth into action Why I can't pick winning stocks, and you can't either All of this doesnt negate the value of Roths. First that is some serious badassity, to steal a phrase from my pal MMM, living on 10k per year. I have VTI (the ETF, and I just looked and it has more than $3,000 in it.) Just in case you are around long enough to get it. Shes even reading the blog and posted a comment here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/06/why-you-need-f-you-money/. But it takes a bit of extra effort. Over that extended period, provided you have the courage to stay invested during the gut wrenching drops, you can indeed expect 10%+ returns. How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part III: The Battle is Joined. Im attempting to follow your advice and buy VTSAX regularly with my income. Health insurance expenses also concern me. Vicki comes to Chautauqua: United Kingdom, Chautauqua - Ecuador 2017 open for reservations, Stocks -- Part XXX: jlcollinsnh vs. Vanguard, Reviews of The Simple Path to Wealth; gone for summer. Greetings! 4. . It has a slightly higher expense ratio, but once your account hits $10,000 you can switch to VTSAX. Yep! "But Dad," she once said, "I know money is important. As a parent, I want my children to be able to regulate their emotions, behavior, and their finances. Since your boys are very young, you have lots of time. However, the philosophy is 100% JL. 2nd fully fund the Roth. . Also, if you havent signed up for the newsletter, youre missing out [Continue Reading], Writer. http://blog.famzoo.com/2011/04/pave-road-to-retirement-for-your.html. Tara 4 Tara Newley, oldest daughter of Joan Collins Credit: Getty Born in 1963, Tara Newley is the eldest child of Joan and ex-Anthony Newley. Repost it here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/05/02/stocks-part-xvii-what-if-you-cant-buy-vtsax-or-even-vanguard/. That said I probably wont plummet it all into an index fund on the one day, purely just for that warm fuzzy feeling, but I suspect that we will drop a fair chunk in on say 4 days over the course of a month or so. Context: I'm 30 years old. It seems 80 is the most popular route in terms of risk, so think I will start my investments there once I find the cheapest trading platform. You dont want to run with this crowd. I am very interested in hearing from those who have taken the theoretical SWR and put it into practice. Annuities provide a fixed flow of income until death and that is their appeal. My advice to financial geeks is the same as that to those less interested. This is money that has come from gifts from relatives, allowance, etc. So is J.L. get it up to 3-6 months of your living expenses (not your income, just what you spend each month to survive. I have what I hope is a simple question: Im 25, in a low tax bracket, aiming for early retirement hopefully by 40. Would you recommend for them an IRA? There are always ways to try to game the system, and more created all the time. They are wrong. Now shes in college and, home from one recent break, I brought it up again. And would it be better to move 100% into the Vanguard International shares but I am nervous about big fluctuations in the AUD. I found it through MMM. You set up your investment choices in your 403(b) with your employer. Great to hear from you and thanks for checking back. What she got in return for her money was a promise that the insurance company would send her a monthly check. https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/. Thank you for your very kind words. I believe you are not yet ready to invest. Thanks! What a great start! Hi Jim, I saw your name on MMM and thought Id give you a shot. He kissed his boy as he lay sleeping Fourth, that saving is your emergency fund. UN-earned income. Starting with 6000 and investing as much as you can each month is a great plan. The greater the percent of your income you save and invest, the sooner youll have. How come you say Vanguard is paying 1.68 at the mo and then say to expect 9% return per annum. Avoid fiscally irresponsible people. Year 4: After having done this for 3 years, the amount of incentive is increased (to $200 per month and $2400 year end bonus. I am sure I will be quoting your 9 basics many times in the not-too-distant future. keep doing that and pour as much into the effort as you can. I paid off 70 k in debt! The book goes on to provide real figures and research to demonstrate that for the past 100+ years, the market has always gone up and recovered after a drop. Canada I hope to have it out by this Fall. You have alluded in your previous posts that you consider well researched rentals to be a good investment and have owned them yourself in the past. The last is what is important here. Experiencing cultures in the developing world and living with people from the developing world. The VTS ETF seems like the most similar option to what you have in the USA however its shortfall is that dividends arent able to be reinvested, which means I will lose 37% of each year to the tax man At least that is how I understand the situation anyway! Should I simply invest in this fund via my account at USAA or should I open an account at Vanguard? If the date is sooner you might want to smooth out the ride with VBMFX. 1st fund the 401k up to the 5% match. Google Bernie Madoff. Hi! I work by the hour and receive anywhere from 0-20+ hours of overtime in a week. I am in Australia and have (finally) moved my superannuation (401K equivalent) into half Vanguard International shares index fund (unhedged) and the other half into the Super companys growth porfolio which is mostly Australian shares index. United Kingdom Takes all guess work out, but Im just a little unsure on exactly how to live off the 4%. Expect More. Not the money it earns, but whatever you put in. Most people will argue this strenuously. Most folks will disagree with my stance on home ownership. Why not just invest in the individual stocks that VTSAX owns? thats great news! The insurance company she brought the annuity from has it and they are never going to give it back. Hi Jim, Ive been investment shy, pulled it all out last year and now its just sitting in a non-interest bearing account. Case Study #9: Lars -- maximizing some good fortune and considering "dollar cost averaging". I forgot to ask, since more than 50% of my investment savings will be in the 401k and since I can only save 5.5k in the ROTH/ yr, would I need (assuming these are my only two accounts) a regular IRA to have enough to live off interest should I decent to semi-retire at 35? I agree with your statement that you and all the people who pursue early financial independence are aberrations. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 jlcollinsnh.com Privacy Policy Disclaimers, A house is not an investment. We have our health care thru her work. With a traditional IRA you get the deduction now and that money saved in tax can grow and compound for you over the decades. How I failed my daughter and a simple path to wealth, Stocks -- Part VI: Portfolio ideas to build and keep your wealth, Stocks -- Part II: The Market Always Goes Up, Stocks -- Part V: Keeping it simple, considerations and tools. Actually a bit sooner. A few years back I actually lost a friend over this. At 25, 28, 33 and 35% it is 15%. Increase the amount the longer they are in the plan. Will I encounter hidden fees at USAA? Money is the single most important, effective tool in navigating it. @n8dawg, Jim addressed your question in earlier comments in this thread. What if you cant buy VTSAX? Glad you are enjoying the blog. (Full disclosure: Ive never done my own taxes.) Thank you for sharing the simple version of your philosophy; Ill be sharing this with young relatives. Great. So, my Vanguard VTSMX ship has been launched, and my 401k will be modified within the week. I purchased 500 credits from GET (guarantee education tuition) and already done with that. I myself feel that those brave enough to come to this country, before it was a country, had all the characteristics of a successful hunter/gatherer. As for the allocation, if your goal is FI ASAP Id tilt to 100% stocks. Is there any notable difference between VTSAX and the ETF VTI? Index, VTSGX Total Intl Stock index. She doesnt have to read any further than these to make it work. Is this right, and should I open a traditional or Roth IRA? Shed grown up with the specter of little old ladies living on cat food. However, since hearing about your VTSAX, Im reconsidering not going into real estate rental and put all into the VTSAX. You might be thinking Im overstating this. You and I are not so far apart. But before you do anything, I strongly encourage you to read thru the entire Stock Series. Still, the moment I could, Id make the switch to Vanguard. Ill leave it to you to figure the impact of paying that $500 in tax each year you fund your Roth. I just want them avoiding making decisions that have multiple years and hundreds of thousands of dollars associated with them until they are 25. Specifically, I guess Im confused about two things: 1) will the tax benefits of a 401k plan overcome a companys poor matching and options, and 2) How big of a hit are the taxes in a taxable account. But if you are thinking of giving them a try anyway, now is a good time. Thailand I see many people having difficulty with the three areas I mentioned above. Check out my post Stocks Part X: What if Vanguard gets Nuked for more on this. and Dr. I can't remember if I ordered it online or if someone gave it to me. I want to be able to do your Step 8living off of dividends (eventually). The money might be too remote to motivate. Collins recalls a time when his daughter was eight years old and she asked him if they were poor after watching the news showing people standing in a bread line. I live and work in Switzerland, but plan on returning to the US when I retire. Thats not the jlcollinsnh way! Stocks Part XIV: Deflation, the ugly escort of Depressions. I look forward to seeing your home ownership blog (the detailed one you referenced) as I understand to a point (having read link), but the argument about appliance repair etc. Thanks Miss Gina! After I pay off my debt I want to build savings. Thats huge, not easy and critical. I agree with no debit , no debit, no debit! Ill start work on it. Most people spend every cent they make and borrow to spend even more. Only you can answer the question as to whether you can handle that. CRSP US Total Market Index the problem is definately not her! You are truly making a difference in peoples lives. Yes, think about all your VTSAX accounts broadly and together. 65% is an awesome savings rate and if you havent already, check out the chart I just added to this post as Addendum #4. Youre off to a great start! Can i do that? We did this for our daughter and it worked out fine. Love the advice and the post on F- you money! Money. Not so. The author of "The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life", Mr. Collins offers easy-to-understand, effective guidance and resources to understand investing with confidence. 40K each in fidelity and TIAA-cref Id move these to Vanguard index funds. But they are NOT a wealth building tool. After reading your posts I am very keen on opening a Vanguard account. Endless conversations (ok lectures) on the subject. This is nuts. IRAs can only be opened with earned income. Burkina Faso Once she dies, the checks stop. But we can speculate on what might happen forever. Thanks! Haiti Happy Birthday, jlcollinsnh; and thanks for the gift Mr. MM! Mr. Collins is currently traveling and unable to respond just now. Or just the investment account? First of all, a hugeTHANK YOUto everyone who submitted their story last year! Addendum 3: When the time comes and you want to know more about this investing stuff, here you go: Stock Series. Stocks -- Part X: What if Vanguard gets Nuked? $100,000 annually before tax. Im brand new to your blog and all having to do with the financial world other than staying debt free and living within my means. What amount do you suggest for an emergency fund? If someday the end really does come, it wont matter anyway. You can eat my Vindaloo, mega lottery, Blondie, Noa, Israel Kamakawiwo 'Ole, art, film and a ride on the Space Shuttle. Every time the market drops, the flood gates open with questions and concerns. Well heres an example of opportunity cost. Regarding bullet #8 and financial freedom with dividends from VTSAX, I have a few questions for you if you dont mind. Am I missing something? me too: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/03/my-short-attention-span/. Thanks for taking the time to let me know! This is what will fund the retirement years before 59.5. It will instead be called a distribution fee, or theyll back-door tax the companies that hold the funds and call it an administration fee or something like that (which of course gets passed on to the owner.) Stocks Part XXIX: How to save money for college. I urge my readers to check it out. Here is what you need to know: https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/, I would have loved to read this when I was in my twenties, but I am not late, would have been a really great advice! with a regular IRA all $5000 goes in. I dont believe Ive inflicted my civilization is a mistake/we should all be hunter/gatherers theory on you as yet. My dad never really taught me so I had to teach myself. Stocks -- Part XXXI: Too hot. I have 0 debt and I make good money. Keep up all you do for us prisoners trying to gain the courage to shake loose and get on with our lives. I hope that she learned from you even as she was expressing frustration. High praise from and wordsmith such as yourself. . But this was pretty small. It gives me hope that I can influence my quality of life with the decision to invest. China Is my age and low expenses why you suggest a VTSMX account for my 15k versus a less riskier fund? JL Collins has an extensive amount of experience and knowledge around investing. Welcome to the blog and thanks for participating. Thank you. I hope this email finds you well. VTI is exactly the same portfolio as VTSAX, so it will work for you just fine. With this in mind, I would move the accounts ASAP if there is no or minimal tax hit. Her father is English musician Phil Collins, while her mother, Jill Tavelman, who is from Los Angeles, California, was president of the Beverly Hills Women's Club for three terms. But, and this is a big but, once your kid starts withdrawing the money taxes are due. To actually go through the specifics. Very interesting and detailed approach. Armageddon and the value of practical skills, What Poker, Basketball and Mike Whitaker taught me about Luck, Beanie Babies, Naked Barbie, American Pickers and Old Coots, The Mummy's head, Particle Physics and "Knocking on Heaven's Door", "It's Better in the Wind" or why I ride a motorcycle. Details here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/14/what-we-own-and-why-we-own-it/. Unless your kid is a child star this shouldnt be a problem. Or you can buy the ETF version: VTI. Glad youe here and hope to see more comments from you. Any new money, Id steer to a fresh account with Vanguard. I graduated school and landed my first job a year ago. Hello, good to hear from you via email, and enjoyed your blog as I have 3 boys growing up and we are in the process of doing the same thing. It's your life, so you don't need anyone to tell you that you need $X saved and invested by age 32 in order to be considered financially independent. Rest easy and keep adding to it! Consignment Shops: Best business model ever? Envelopes for spending, saving and charity. Armageddon and the value of practical skills, What Poker, Basketball and Mike Whitaker taught me about Luck, Beanie Babies, Naked Barbie, American Pickers and Old Coots, The Mummy's head, Particle Physics and "Knocking on Heaven's Door", "It's Better in the Wind" or why I ride a motorcycle. and you are right, weve all been sold a bill of goods regarding money. 2. If you decide to hang it up, Great! They will match the first 20% of the first 5%, which is pretty awful. What do you mean by simple and complicated investments? For the past 15 years or so weve been on the path I describe. My family simply didnt know about personal finances or any other finances, consequently I never learned until now. Stocks -- Part VIII: The 401K, 403b, TSP, IRA & Roth Buckets. (Ramesys 12% is an outlier). JL first published this post in December of 2011, and we wanted to see if his advice passed the test of time. Free standard shipping with $35 orders. How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part II: The Limits of the Law. Hear the trials and tribulations of well intentioned dads and their much smarter. Buy/sell cost through my bank 0.11% Money grows tax free in his name. It was worth the wait. Once you hit the 10k level you can switch to VTSAX (what they call Admiral Shares) and the lower fee. and the taxman cometh. No house (renting) Being single and with your savings/investment discipline this is your best option. The author created the book for his adolescent daughter, who has little interest in investing and therefore needs an easy, automatic path to achieving her financial goals. Worry about that 40 years from now. Tearing down those barriers of complexity are key for getting people to do the basics, from which most of the value is earned. Dividend reinvestment option, Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS): Id like to retire and live like you in the future. 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