How should I actually invest my money?

The 30-second answer

Mostly boring: after your tax reserve and safety fund, low-cost diversified funds in taxable and retirement accounts. Exotic deals, restaurants and startups are the exception, capped small, never the plan. The goal is for a short career to fund a long life.

Written by Pam Rodriguez, CFP®.

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