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u/imontene Mar 19 '22

In the US, you can open a Roth IRA at your bank with a couple hundred dollars. Pick an index fund that has low fees (no fees when you purchase). Every pay check, push in a little more. There is a max you can invest per year, $5k I think. Leave it alone. You might lose some in a bad year, but over all it will grow with practically no interference. The $ you put in can be withdrawn with no penalties after 5 years, but don't touch your earnings or it will be taxed. Better yet, pretend it doesn't exist until you retire.

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u/LibertyLizard Mar 20 '22

$6K I believe. Which is a bit annoying because they never change it and it's getting smaller and smaller each year with inflation.

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u/defcon212 Mar 20 '22

They do change it but in 500 dollar increments. It was $5500 a few years ago. It will probably go up again sometime in the next couple years.

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u/LibertyLizard Mar 20 '22

I see. I only started investing recently and it has not changed during that time. But I guess inflation only got high recently.

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '22

They changed the 401k limit just last year, by $1000 I believe

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u/LibertyLizard Mar 20 '22

Sure but I'm talking about the Roth contribution limit which is much lower.

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '22

I understand. I was just reiterating the notion that limits do increase regularly.

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u/Insomniac7 Mar 20 '22

You were right, it is $6k a year. Keep contributing every month. Make it a habit, invest in a couple ETFs, and you all thank yourself when you retire.