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RE: Investing money

"What do you suggest for those who don't have employer sponsored retirement plans?"

First of all, it's a mistake to expect or rely on an employer-sponsored retirement plan, or to build one's work life around that.

What I suggest is that people look at their income and their expenses. Find that portion of income which can be put into a Roth IRA, and then do that every pay period.

If it means foregoing that weekly case of beer or ten packs of cigarettes or subscription TV, or too-expensive car, or fast-food, do it. Fifty dollars per paycheck, $100 per month, is do-able for every working person. That's $1,200 in ONE year. Once a person has $500 in a savings account, they can open a Roth IRA. The contribution is taxed income at the start, but grows tax-free (if kept for at least five years).

And, invest that money in a good mutual fund.


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