10 Ways To Become A Millionaire By Age 50 (or Later)
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Start early
To achieve millionairehood early, start saving and investing early. Starting at age 30 gives 25 years to grow money versus only 15 years starting at 40.
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Two top qualities
Starting a business later in life can have advantages such as more experience, financial stability, and a network to draw from.
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Don’t Let Regret Rule Your Future
Don't let regret about the past stop you from taking action today. Start now with the things you wish you had done before.
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Invest meaningful sums
We save and invest too late around 30. Large investments regularly may improve our wealth. That usually exceeds 10%. Most of us must catch up and actively develop our nest egg to retire comfortably.
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Embrace what’s free
SCORE, a partner of the Small Business Administration, offers free business mentoring and education for entrepreneurs seeking experienced help.
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It is Never Too Late to Build Wealth
Some retirees become millionaires.
According to Fidelity Investments, women become millionaires at 58.5 and men at 59.3.
Never give up.
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Invest effectively
Invest wisely. In today's low interest rate climate, saving 50% of your income in a money market or CD for years won't increase quickly. Stocks outperform bonds, gold, etc.
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Play Catch Up
Over-50s may save for retirement with IRS catch-up contributions. You know IRAs and 401(k)s have savings limits. You may "catch up" after 50.
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Consider individual stocks
Buy well-researched, rising companies. This takes time and skill but might be profitable and fun. Quarterly asset performance. Underperforming? Index funds.
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Make the most of retirement accounts
401(k), IRA. Tax cuts Roth retirement distributions are tax-free, while pre-tax contributions lower taxable interest in IRAs and 401(k)s. Employer-matched 401(k)s are prevalent. Use grants.