Let’s talk Baby Step 4: Contribute 15% of your gross income to retirement investing. (If you're not yet doing Baby Step 3b, you can work on Baby Steps 5 and 6 at the same time) Where to start: • 401k or Roth IRA: If you have a Roth 401k, max it out. If you have a traditional 401k with a match, contribute up to the match, then put the rest into a Roth IRA. • Why Roth? You pay taxes now, so you won’t pay them when you withdraw in retirement. Choosing your investments: You don’t need a pro for this part. Just split your 15% equally across these four types of funds: 1. Growth & Income (Large Cap): Well-established companies, often with dividends. 2. Growth (Mid Cap): Companies with strong growth potential. 3. Aggressive Growth (Small Cap): Small, up-and-coming companies with higher risk but big upside. 4. International (Emerging Markets): Top companies from around the world, not just the US. Roth IRA: Skip single stocks—stick to mutual funds or ETFs. These are safer because they hold hundreds of stocks. Set it and forget it! I’m giving you the basics, but always do your own research to make sure you understand your investments before diving in and don’t do something just because “Jade said so” #moneytok #moneyadvice #investing101 #investingforbeginners #investor