Steps to Reach $50K Net Worth

Jul 11, 2024

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Steps to Reach $50K Net Worth

Introduction

  • Focus of video: Steps to reach a net worth under $50K.
  • Audience: Those who have more than $10K in net worth.
  • Goal: Enjoy financial freedom, investing, and possibly higher luxuries.

Importance of Saving and Investing

  • Focus on Saving: Still a priority to reach $50K.
  • Start Investing: Essential to grow your money.

Example Calculation

  • Saving $6,000/year ($500/month) for 6 years with a 10% return results in $50,900.
  • 29% of the total from investing gains.

Opening Accounts

  • Brokerage Account
  • Retirement Account: IRA or Roth IRA.

Reasons to Invest

  1. Money Working for You: Banks offer low-interest rates (0.1%-0.15%).
  2. Inflation: Federal Reserve targets 2% inflation but recent rates are 3-5%.

Investment Options

  • Commodities: E.g., gold, collectibles (not recommended).
  • Stock Market: S&P 500 Index Fund.
    • Average annual return is around 10.26% since 1957.
    • Considered a more reliable and liquid option than collectibles.

Specialization for Higher Earnings

  • Skill Improvement: Focus on specialization to make more money.
  • Example: Registered Nurse (RN) to Nurse Practitioner (NP).
    • NP earns 30-40% more than RN.
    • Specialization leads to increased salary.

Reference to Cal Newport’s Book

  • "So Good They Can't Ignore You"
    • Passion follows skill.
    • Important to sharpen skills within your current profession.

Allocating Money Optimally

  • Necessary Expenses: Pay these first (bills, debt, emergency fund).
  • Investing: Prioritize investing after basic needs.

Order of Investments

  1. 401K contributions: Up to employer match.
  2. IRA and Roth IRA: Max out contributions.
  3. 401K max out or Taxable Brokerage: Additional investing.

Automations and Savings

  • Automated Transfers: Set these up for savings and investments.
    • Example: Payday on 21st, automated savings transfer on 22nd.
  • Raises and Bonuses: Allocate at least half towards savings and investments.
    • Prevents Lifestyle Inflation.

The 1% Rule

  • Discretionary Purchases: Think twice before spending over 1% of net worth.
    • E.g., if net worth is $20,000, consider purchases over $200 carefully.
    • Helps in maintaining low spending and maximizing investments.

Higher Risk Investments

  • Small Percentage: Invest 1-5% of portfolio in higher risk, higher upside assets.
    • Examples: Aggressive ETFs like QQQ, reputable stocks like Google.
  • Avoid Speculation: Not recommended to invest in penny stocks or unproven cryptocurrencies.

Conclusion

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  • Further Resources: Invites to watch the next video in the series.

Note: Follow all mentioned practices to get on a solid financial standing on the way to reaching a $50K net worth.