Now that you’re ready to start growing your money, here are a few things you should consider doing before you do anything else: Start by learning more about the market.
Learn how to read financial reports and analyze them. Find out if there are any other investment options available to you.
There are 5 keys to doubling your money, ranging from conservative investment strategies to aggressive ones.
Diversification is important but risky, while short-term investments may seem tempting, they’re usually high-risk.
Investing in a diversified portfolio is safe, but it takes time to grow your wealth.
Short-term investments are fast, but you could lose everything if something goes wrong. Doubling your money is a very realistic goal.
Never go into debt to invest and be careful not to put all your eggs in one basket.
Let’s look at some options.
Rental Property
Investing in real estate is a great way to make an initial down payment. You can usually get cheap real estate in secondary markets.
Getting your investment properties to the point of generating positive cash flow is a fairly easy process.
But remember you should always use specialized real estate investing tools.
Real Estate
Real estate partnerships are another great way to invest. You can work with one partner or multiple partners to scale your business quickly.
Multi-family houses are the best way to start investing because they provide a lot of returns.
The construction side of the real estate business can be equally profitable.
With all indicators pointing to a substantial increase in building in 2022, this may be the ideal time to buy some large home builders.
Stocks
Investing in the stock market is a risky business. You could lose everything you put into it. But if you do well, you’ll get back more than you put in.
And there are many different types of investment vehicles available. Some people prefer to buy shares directly from companies.
Others prefer to invest in index funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Both these options allow you to invest in lots of different companies without having to choose each one individually.
Be sure to do lots of research before deciding what stocks and shares to invest in. Don’t rush your decision and make a sensible choice.
Bonds
Bonds are usually considered safer than other investments because they’re backed by governments or municipalities.
People invest in them because they want to get more money back later. Investing in bonds can help offset the volatility of stocks.
Buying direct from the government, buying from discount brokers, and buying online are three ways to invest in bonds.
It’s crucial to beware of scams when doing this type of investing.
Homeownership
Owning a home is a kind of forced saving strategy for undisciplined investors who want to save money.
Many people wouldn’t be able to afford a house if there was no mortgage payment every month.
Some people invest in real estate by buying shares in real estate investment trusts, also known as REITs.
EFTS
People who want to save money could use Robo-advisors to help them manage their portfolios.
ETFs are baskets of equities that you can trade on a stock exchange and are very useful because they help you avoid putting all your eggs into one basket.
You can also use ETFs to get diversified exposure to stocks.
Many ETFs are designed to mimic the performance of the S&P 500 index, so you can buy shares of those ETFs and benefit from the returns of the overall market.
However, one ETF doesn’t make up for poor performance in other sectors. You need to combine several different ETFs to reduce volatility and maximize returns.
Online investing platforms are helpful in finding which ETFs to buy. Robo-advisors are great options if you want to invest but aren’t sure how to do it.
You can set up your portfolio by answering a few questions about your financial situation. Your portfolio will then automatically adjust as your needs change.
Retirement Fund
401k plans are great for saving money and investing for retirement. Contribution limits have been raised to $18 500 for 2018.
Growth in the account is tax-free, and you pay taxes on withdrawals only if you’re over 59 1/2 years old.
This is a great investment and provides security for the future.
Taxable Brokerage Account
Many of you may be able to contribute to a Health Saving Account, depending on if your employer offers them. You may know it as the Stealth IRA.
It is considered triple tax-advantaged because you pay for the money with pretax dollars, if you use the funds for health-related expenses you won’t pay taxes on it and it grows tax-free in the account.
The annual contribution limits have increased in 2018, it’s $3,450 for individual contributions and $6,900 per year for family contributions.
High Yield Savings Account
Interest rates are still very high for High Yield Savings accounts or CDs. Online savings accounts and CDs beat out traditional bank savings accounts.
You can earn more than 2%. Stashing your money in only a savings account is bad because it will lose value over time.
Peer To Peer Lending
P2P lending is a great idea if you’re willing to put up some capital, and you know what you’re doing.
You’ll be able to make money by collecting interest on loans made to people who need them. But there are a few things to consider before getting started.
First, you’ll need to find a trustworthy lender. Second, you’ll need to figure out how much money you want to invest.
Third, you’ll need to understand the risks involved. Finally, you’ll need to set up a system to collect interest payments.
Lending Club and Prosper are both great platforms for people who want to invest in real estate.
There are many other platforms out there that offer similar services but these two are the most popular ones.
You get higher returns if you lend money to borrowers who need it more than you do.
Loans are collateralized by real estate, so when the loan is repaid, your investment is protected.
Conclusion
If you have $30k to invest, do your research, be sensible, invest wisely and you will see your money grow to provide lucrative results.
