What Can the Market do for Me?

In today’s show, Ben and Seth break down the history behind the stock market and just how it can benefit you as a new or returning investor. Is the stock market for me? Why am I not seeing the returns that others may have received over the years? If you’ve got questions and the stock market as always seemed like a mystery, this episode will unveil those answers for your potential at financial growth! Join us today on Money on Tap!Is it too late to fix my retirement at 50?No — the 50s are the catch-up years by design. Catch-up provisions let you contribute above the standard limits to 401(k)s and IRAs, the HSA offers triple tax advantages for future healthcare costs, and a backdoor Roth can build a tax-free bucket even if your income is too high for direct contributions. Pair those with a segmented "bucket" strategy — instead of retreating to CDs and cash — and most late starts can still be rescued. The first step is knowing your income need, not chasing a number.