Smart Tips for Investing #CreditChat
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at 3 p.m. ET. This week, the community shared some tips about how to get started and be smart with investing. ex.pn/investing

Why is investing important? #CreditChat
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Investing is important because it
has the potential to create financial freedom. It can allow your hard-earned money to keep up - or exceed - inflation. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Brad Sherman @shermanwealth

Investing, when handled properly, can
be a great way to accumulate wealth and fund some of your long- term financial goals! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Leslie H. Tayne, Esq @LeslieHTayneEsq

Investing is the best way
to build savings for retirement.“ #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET ” Rod Griffin @Rod_Griffin Investing is the best way to build savings for retirement. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Rod Griffin @Rod_Griffin

Investing gives you the opportunity
to grow your money. It can create passive income streams and boost your net worth. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Kasasa @Kasasa

When should people start investing?
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Start investing ASAP - the
sooner the better. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debt Free Guys @DebtFreeGuys

Always start investing as early
as possible to reap the rewards of compounded interest. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Brad Sherman @shermanwealth

Start investing as soon as
possible. Even a little adds up to a lot over a long time. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Rod Griffin @Rod_Griffin

Start early! Not only does
this give you more potential to earn, but if there is a learning curve get it out quickly! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Kasasa @Kasasa

Matching contributions aside, typically investing
begins after an emergency fund is established and goals are accounted for. “ #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Douglas A. Boneparth @dougboneparth ” Matching contributions aside, typically investing begins after an emergency fund is established and goals are accounted for. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Douglas A. Boneparth @dougboneparth

What are different ways to
invest? #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET

You can invest in stocks,
bonds, mutual funds, CDs and more. You can control it all or work with a broker. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETSoutheast Financial @SFCUNews

Start with your company’s 401k;
Auto deduction, free money if matched, and you don’t need to be an expert. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Rod Griffin @Rod_Griffin

Investing in real estate is
one of the most stable long-term investments one can make! “ #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET ” Wise Bread @Wisebread #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CapWest Mortgage @CapWestMortgage Investing in real estate is one of the most stable long-term investments one can make! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CapWest Mortgage @CapWestMortgage

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ET It Pays Dividends @ItPaysDividends Don’t forget about investing in yourself through conferences, networking, extra education, etc.

Invest in professional help. Don’t
try to be an expert, just work with a great one! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETRod Griffin @Rod_Griffin

What are some mistakes to
avoid when investing? #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET

Avoid concentrating your investments in
one place, especially your own company’s stocks. Diversity is key. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETSoutheast Financial @SFCUNews

It’s important to know your
risk tolerance, investment goals, investment objectives, and time horizon. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETDebt Free Guys @DebtFreeGuys

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ET Cinfed Credit Union @CinfedCU Invest it and forget it - don’t jump off the ride when the market dips. It will come back. You just have to wait. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET

Don’t lose sight of common
sense and be realistic of your financial boundaries when investing. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETVouch @vouch

Make sure you pay attention
to taxes and the tax implications of your various investments! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETBrad Sherman @shermanwealth

Don’t buy cheap stocks just
because they are cheap. They are probably cheap for a reason. “ #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET ” Cinfed Credit Union @CinfedCU Don’t buy cheap stocks just because they are cheap. They are probably cheap for a reason. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETCinfed Credit Union @CinfedCU

What are some simple ways
to get started with investing? #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET

Podcasts can also be a
great tool for learning about investing, understanding the basics, and discovering what’s best for you. “ #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETLeslie H. Tayne, Esq @LeslieHTayneEsq ” Podcasts can also be a great tool for learning about investing, understanding the basics, and discovering what’s best for you. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETLeslie H. Tayne, Esq @LeslieHTayneEsq

Self-education. Plenty of blogs and
books from the library. Start with virtual trading to gain some practice. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETCheapsters @Cheapsters

Easiest way to invest is
through the workplace. Sign up for 401k or open an IRA. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETJamie Kalamarides @kalamarides

Talk with a good adviser.
They can help determine strategies that fit our personality and goals. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Rod Griffin @Rod_Griffin

How do you decide how
much should go toward investing vs. paying off debt? #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET

Pay off debt - then
invest. “ #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET ” Cinfed Credit Union @CinfedCU Pay off debt - then invest. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Cinfed Credit Union @CinfedCU

If your company matches, always
invest at least to the match. Use the rest to pay down debt. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Rod Griffin @Rod_Griffin

It’s generally a good rule
of thumb to save the heavy investing until after you’ve paid off debt. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Kasasa @Kasasa

Difficult, personal choice, but have
no credit card debt and your emergency fund before investing! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Cary Carbonaro, CFP @CaryCarbonaro

Have an emergency fund, pay
off credit card debt, and then look at risk tolerance to decide investing vs. paying off other debt. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETKevin C. Swanson @kevincswanson

Any final tips for those
interested in investing or making more investments? #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET

The earlier you start, the
more mistakes you can make and still end up on your feet. Fail early for future success! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Compare Cards @CompareCards

Educate yourself and don’t be
afraid of making a mistake or two along the way. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETSoutheast Financial @SFCUNews

There is no better day
than today to invest. Procrastination is not wise when it comes to investing. “ #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Cary Carbonaro, CFP @CaryCarbonaro ” There is no better day than today to invest. Procrastination is not wise when it comes to investing. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Cary Carbonaro, CFP @CaryCarbonaro

Don’t try to time the
market. Investing is about TIME IN the market not TIMING the market. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debt Free Guys @DebtFreeGuys

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