The 3rd Decade Podcast
Investing: Layman's Terms
Jul 13, 2022
Season 2
Episode 44
3rd Decade
In this episode, Nikita covers all the basics of understanding investing. Many people struggle to differentiate different account names and tax treatment. This is a great starting place to build a solid foundation in your investment knowledge.
Topics covered:
- What we consider "investing for retirement"
- Account types (401(k), 403(b), 457(b), IRA, Roth IRA)
- Tax-treatment (Roth vs. Traditional)
- General guidelines for how much to invest
- Notoriously low-fee custodians