116 - What Are the Key Things to Focus on When Just Getting Started?
An episode of the Real Personal Finance podcast, hosted by Scott Frank and James Conole, titled "116 - What Are the Key Things to Focus on When Just Getting Started?" was published on September 8, 2021 and runs 18 minutes.
September 8, 2021 ·18m · Real Personal Finance
Summary
Scott and James discuss what the key things are to focus on when you're just getting started. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 2:42 - When Should I Start Saving / Investing? 4:30 - Why All Debt Isn't Equal 8:37 - Paying Yourself First 10:16 - Taking Advantage of Free Money (Employer Match) 12:18 - Loan Forgiveness 14:04 ...
Episode Description
Scott and James discuss what the key things are to focus on when you're just getting started.
Planning Points Discussed
- Retirement Planning
- Utilizing Time Efficiently
- Capital Appreciation
- Purchasing Power
- Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.)
Timestamps:
1:30 - Introduction
2:42 - When Should I Start Saving / Investing?
4:30 - Why All Debt Isn't Equal
8:37 - Paying Yourself First
10:16 - Taking Advantage of Free Money (Employer Match)
12:18 - Loan Forgiveness
14:04 - Life Insurance
16:02 - How Much Do I Have To Invest To Reach $1,000,000?
17:23 - Aligning Your Financial Goals
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