What Percent of Your Income Should You Invest? (With Data)

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
  • According to a recent study by Vanguard, the data show us that we as Americans are not investing enough. They looked at 5 million participants who had defined contribution plans, so these are just retirement plans in which the employer and employee contribute together. In this video we dive into what percent of your income you should be investing in order to retire.
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    ⏱️ Timestamps:
    0:00 - Start Here
    1:13 - Current State of Americans
    4:53 - What % Should You Invest?
    6:50 - Your Retirement Number
    9:03 - Investing Strategy

Komentáře • 270

  • @humphrey
    @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci +27

    Make sure you are subscribed to the channel! For the next month we'll be dropping 2x videos per week.

    • @johnh4686
      @johnh4686 Před 5 měsíci

      My favorite Personal Finance channel on YT, keep up the awesome work. And thank you, Humphrey!

    • @mikezerker6925
      @mikezerker6925 Před 5 měsíci

      Looking forward to the 2 videos per week!

    • @R-FighterR-po8hj
      @R-FighterR-po8hj Před 5 měsíci +1

      Nice video bro! What do you think of CHILIZ (CHZ) a lot of new partnerships and a price target of 3 dollar the upcoming few months. Your thoughts?

  • @greeyyggg
    @greeyyggg Před dnem +415

    My portfolio for the past 30 years has always been self managed and I own 3 shares of Berkshire Hathaway Class A stock (BRK:A) which I bought in at about $17,000 during the mid 90s, I’m currently liquidating some of these positions to incoporate new Gen. Stocks, but am I better off re-investing into Gold as it seems stocks are a little too unstable right now.

    • @wineski
      @wineski Před dnem +2

      Not a great July so far but if you step back and actually look you will see the S&P 500 was up for the first Quarter. In the last 30 days, my IRA saw a gain of $70k. You might also consider financial advisory looking at your capital.

    • @Thomasbonner752
      @Thomasbonner752 Před dnem

      Investing Is more than reading quarterly reports. Learnt this from reading Peter Lynch's book. I believe there are people who do this for a living, and I just delegate the task to these professionals. That's how I make money from the market to be honest.

    • @georgebennett1452
      @georgebennett1452 Před dnem +2

      I've been getting suggestions to use one, but where and how to find one has been challenging, Can i reach out to the one you use?

    • @Thomasbonner752
      @Thomasbonner752 Před dnem +5

      There are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Melissa Elise Robinson’’ for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

    • @kathleenmorgan6271
      @kathleenmorgan6271 Před dnem

      Thanks a lot for this suggestion. I needed this myself, I looked her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

  • @austinbar
    @austinbar Před 4 měsíci +404

    It's recommended to save at least 20% of your income in a 401k. You can use online calculators to estimate how much you should save based on your age and income. Saving at least 20% of your income in a 401(k) can help ensure that you have enough money to retire comfortably. By saving this much, you can take advantage of compound interest and potentially grow your retirement savings over time.

    • @rogerwheelers4322
      @rogerwheelers4322 Před 4 měsíci +7

      Effective personal finance management is more important than the amount of money saved, regardless of whether income is earned through job or investment. Individuals can seek counsel from a certified financial advisor to optimize financial outcomes, who can provide specialized advice and methods to decrease expenses and maximize income.

    • @joshbarney114
      @joshbarney114 Před 4 měsíci +5

      I completely agree; I am 51 years old, recently retired, and have approximately over 2million dollars in external retirement funds. I am debt free and have very little money in retirement funds compared to the total value of my portfolio over the past three years. To be honest, the Fin-advisor can only be neglected, not rejected. Just do your due diligence to identify a fiduciary one.

    • @FabioOdelega876
      @FabioOdelega876 Před 4 měsíci +3

      This is exactly how i wish to get my finances coordinated ahead of retirement. Can you recommend the financial advisor you used to get ahead?

    • @joshbarney114
      @joshbarney114 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Finding financial advisors like Natalie Noel Burns who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

  • @EthanBrown_23
    @EthanBrown_23 Před 2 měsíci +470

    The absence of stock investments has left me with a sense of remorse, albeit I'm appreciative of my decision to maintain funds in the money market. With roughly $200k nearing maturity, I'm gearing up to step into the stock market. Could you advise me on suitable stocks for a beginner looking to steadily increase their capital?

    • @RobertBrown..
      @RobertBrown.. Před 2 měsíci

      What actions should I pursue to embrace this opportunity? I am earnestly focused on safeguarding my financial well-being and am eager to participate.

  • @Suntz_u
    @Suntz_u Před 14 dny +218

    I started stacking to SAVE wealth. I've always been the type of person to spend my entire paycheck. I hate having money just sit in the bank. I am under pressure to grow my reserve of $950k. before I turn 60, I would appreciate any advice on potential investments.

    • @Marianela-r3v
      @Marianela-r3v Před 14 dny

      Well the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward and such impeccable decisions are better guided by professionals.

    • @Doracox22
      @Doracox22 Před 14 dny +1

      Yes true, I have been in touch with a financial advisor. With an initial starting reserve of $80k, my advisor chooses the entry and exit commands for my portfolio, which has grown to approximately $550k.

    • @TylerofSc004
      @TylerofSc004 Před 14 dny +1

      I’ve been looking to switch to an advisor for a while now. Any help pointing me to who your advisor is?

    • @Doracox22
      @Doracox22 Před 14 dny +2

      "Kristin Amber Landis" is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.

    • @TylerofSc004
      @TylerofSc004 Před 14 dny

      I looked up her name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her. Thanks.

  • @Olea-i2d
    @Olea-i2d Před 23 dny +502

    After investing from my salary of 350k for 4 years, I've only made about 8% total, or 2% per year, which my friends say is very low. My employer 401k of $220K returns about 4%. What would you advice to do with my portfolio for improved returns?

    • @SEVILLAnnA
      @SEVILLAnnA Před 23 dny +2

      I don.t really know your risk tolerance or asset allocation, sounds like just bad stock picking. Also unclear if you have an advisor providing value via financial planning or other decision making. But likely scenario is just bad stock picks. Index funds, Etfs and chill.

    • @JIANHENGLUG
      @JIANHENGLUG Před 23 dny +1

      The issue is most people have the “I will do it myself mentality” but not skilled enough. Ideally, advisors are perfect reps for investing jobs and at first-hand experience, my portfolio has yielded over 330% since covid-outbreak to date, summing up nearly $1m.

    • @JIANHENGLUG
      @JIANHENGLUG Před 23 dny +2

      Well, I chose *Jennifer Leigh Hickman* as my advisor after her interview on CNBC In 2020. She is SEC regulated with offices in the US and quite frankly a genius with portfolio diversification. You should look her up

    • @lilvic372
      @lilvic372 Před 23 dny

      Appears the be invested in government bonds. Although a safe but very small returns. Look into investing growth and income, growth, aggressive growth. Basically the s and p 500 or dow jones

    • @fidaus540
      @fidaus540 Před 22 dny

      What are you investing in?

  • @ncolon2516
    @ncolon2516 Před 5 měsíci +71

    I'm only 23 and have been watching your videos for a close to a year now.. I just used a retirement calculator and discovered that I already have my 401(k) on track to retire with over a million dollar by investing just 9-10% of my income! Along with other recurring investments I have in single stocks and ETFs set up plus automated transfers to my savings each paycheck. I really feel that, with your help, I've been able to set myself up for financial success long-term even when coming into adulthood during a difficult economic time! Keep making great videos please!!

    • @pete5691
      @pete5691 Před 5 měsíci +4

      While dollar cost averaging, take advantage of dips in the market especially when young…5-10% dips happen periodically as well as 20% dips more rarely-take full advantage of them.

    • @michaelhutchinson2854
      @michaelhutchinson2854 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Only? Your basically halfway into your 20s!! Should’ve started at 18!!

    • @ncolon2516
      @ncolon2516 Před 4 měsíci +7

      @@michaelhutchinson2854 Like most public schools, we didn't have real financial literacy courses available at my high school.. And starting in early 20's is a lot better than most people 👍Thanks for the needlessly negative comment though

    • @pitita585
      @pitita585 Před 4 měsíci

      @@michaelhutchinson2854are you actually insane? What value have you added here?

    • @ericsmith3812
      @ericsmith3812 Před 4 měsíci +4

      @ncolon2516 great job! You are way ahead of the game. Keep it up. Let that compounding interest build.

  • @Axalalavaara-ys3kp
    @Axalalavaara-ys3kp Před 3 měsíci +79

    Hit 200k today. Thank you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 17k in last month 2024.

    • @lueng-iv2cp
      @lueng-iv2cp Před 3 měsíci

      Wow that's huge, how do you make that
      much monthly?

    • @Axalalavaara-ys3kp
      @Axalalavaara-ys3kp Před 3 měsíci +1

      Honestly speaking.... I will continue to trade and stick to Sylvia daily analysis and guides as long as it works well for me.

    • @bryanvaughn2
      @bryanvaughn2 Před 3 měsíci

      The first time we had tried, we invested $4,000 and after a week we received $16,400. That really helped us a lot to pay our bills. Cheers from the North 🇨🇦

    • @harryspottuer
      @harryspottuer Před 3 měsíci +2

      please educate me, i am willing to make consultation to improve my situation.

    • @patwalmick272
      @patwalmick272 Před 3 měsíci +2

      No doubt! I never knew sylvia nicolas had gone viral. I decided to back up my assets and property with her when we met at a conference in Boston Massachusetts🇺🇸 for the first time.

  • @dntl408
    @dntl408 Před 5 měsíci +11

    Your content has helped me a lot in the last few months. Thanks, Humphrey!

  • @dianarabbanii2
    @dianarabbanii2 Před 4 měsíci +393

    I agree that many people are considering NVDA as the "Stock of the year." However, I'm curious about which stocks could potentially become the next META in terms of growth over the next decade. I've allocated $200k for investment, aiming to retire comfortably.

    • @NatalieFormor
      @NatalieFormor Před 4 měsíci

      A lot of folks downplay the role of advlsors until being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat, hence I researched for licensed advisors and came across someone of utmost qualifications. She's helped grow my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $275k to $850k.

    • @NatalieFormor
      @NatalieFormor Před 4 měsíci

      MARINA CAROLINA NICE is the licensed fiduciary I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment..

    • @MathiasLaurel
      @MathiasLaurel Před 4 měsíci

      She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

  • @cur244
    @cur244 Před 5 měsíci +18

    Automated makes it so much easier. It's rough at first, but after a while you adjust. It's nice knowing that you're saving and can't spend it.

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci +3

      definitely.

    • @cur244
      @cur244 Před 5 měsíci

      @@humphrey Thanks for providing so many good videos for people. It's much needed information and you're helping a lot of people!

  • @curefansc
    @curefansc Před 5 měsíci +1

    This was a great and very realistic video, thank you!

  • @matturner8
    @matturner8 Před 5 měsíci +129

    I plan to get into the fin market putting a portion of my income monthly, I believe consistent and steady growth would have me rewarded in some time, I wonder though if there’re smart ways to go about investing, picking and selecting stocks? I’ve recently tried but have been met with red on my portfolio, I’m open to options

    • @Georgelarry33
      @Georgelarry33 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I think you should become more passionate about investing, if you don’t become lifelong learner you won’t make profit.

    • @suzannehenderson5
      @suzannehenderson5 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Everyone has means and unique ways of operation, the point is ensuring you’re profitable, I’ve seen my $170k startup surpass a million and its been only eighteen months having an FA guide me on my investments. It’s a necessity going about the fin market if you want to be profitable nothing can match professionalism and experience.

    • @suzannehenderson5
      @suzannehenderson5 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Carol Vivian Constable is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment

  • @maltmode
    @maltmode Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video! I know you've touched upon it, but real estate is a great way to "retire early" while still making money with passive income. I plan on going heavily into this very soon and a chunk of the money I have saved will go there instead of the stock market or a high-interest savings account, then I plan on reinvesting the money I make from that back into it over the course of 10-15 years (while still also putting some into Index/ETF funds and my Roth IRA), so my plan is to retire, or even semi-retire, with "passive income" from real estate before my Roth IRA is even accessible.

  • @GotDCao
    @GotDCao Před 5 měsíci +4

    Love your videos Humphrey!

  • @dazza4345
    @dazza4345 Před 5 měsíci +8

    ❤ your channel .Great advice . 🇮🇪

  • @Bosshog-WealthHealthBetterment

    A nice summary, thank you.

  • @CharleneCong
    @CharleneCong Před 5 měsíci +6

    Really good stuff! Finding the right balance between saving for later and living it up now is key. From my own experience and chatting with ppl who watch my stuff, being able to switch things up with your money plan is a game-changer. Like, at first, you might spend more on learning new skills or schooling, which is an investment in itself. Later on, you can start putting more into stuff like stocks or savings. The trick is to keep tweaking your plan as life changes. It's all about making sure your cash is doing the best for you at every point. Love the vibe of sharing and learning together. Keep the awesome videos rolling Humphrey!

  • @BirchFinance
    @BirchFinance Před 5 měsíci +31

    Great commentary, Humphrey. Personally, I deliberately create fiscal scarcity for myself by auto-depositing pay check money into my IRAs first before it hits my bank account. Then I have less cash for non-essentials and have to stick to my budget. Saving for retirement is so un-sexy, but just like going to dentist isn’t fun - later, you’re glad you did it!

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci +5

      love that my friend!

    • @unitedfan6722
      @unitedfan6722 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Great to do this. I have to ask, how did you calculate your percentage? I personally try to split my savings into pre tax, taxed, and taxed cash. Do you prioritize pre tax and come up with a number which put you check to check?

    • @funL1F3
      @funL1F3 Před 5 měsíci +2

      just food for thought. you know you can’t touch your IRA prior to a certain age? If you are disciplined, which you are, you may want to allocate some of your savings into a taxable brokerage so you could retire early. something to think about.

    • @mdel310
      @mdel310 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Investing should be as much fun as watching paint dry lol

    • @BirchFinance
      @BirchFinance Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@unitedfan6722 Great nuanced question! I really just try to put away as much as I can stomach without having to live a spartan lifestyle. Balance to everything. Right now I'm at about 21% post-tax savings (it goes into my Roth IRA). Then the rest of my paycheck gets auto-deposited into a few other accounts: long-term savings (non-retirement), brokerage (for semi-liquid index funds), and regular checking for day to day expenses and sushi :)

  • @greekbarrios
    @greekbarrios Před 4 měsíci +6

    My strategy is to put half my income into the stock market at the start of every month under the careful supervision of my CFP, regardless of what is happening. The second part of my strategy is not to sell for at least 15-20 years. Time in the market beats timing the market. Speaking with a $1.1million worth of portfolio and counting.

  • @philiplieu3889
    @philiplieu3889 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Been binge watching your channel to be informed

  • @GOATED1973
    @GOATED1973 Před 5 měsíci +3

    IIIIII LOVEEEE THESE VIDEOS!

  • @csizzle24377
    @csizzle24377 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Humphrey. What is the diagonal metal rod against your door in the background? What purpose does it serve? 😂 Thanks and great video as always.

  • @m.ehtizan
    @m.ehtizan Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hey Humphrey, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. Your knowledge is amazing man!
    I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and repurpose your long videos into highly engaging shorts? I can also make high CTR thumbnails for your channel

  • @OroborusFMA
    @OroborusFMA Před 5 měsíci +10

    What you want is to have as many income streams as you can manage. I have my "9 to 5" job, teach two online courses, run a home business (business partner handles the details), a Fidelity dividend account, a couple of I-Bonds and a number of CDs and an online savings account. Because of this I put 20% of my base salary into a tiaa-cref account and my employer tosses in another 10%. So I'm saving over thirty percent at all times and don't even miss that money.

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Agreed, good on you!

    • @johnh4686
      @johnh4686 Před 5 měsíci

      10% employer match is outstanding. Congrats!

    • @moonknight4053
      @moonknight4053 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Damn how much u reeling in altogether?

  • @owl8664
    @owl8664 Před 4 měsíci

    Last year I saved about 15% to my emergency fund/general savings account and 5% to employer 401k with 5% employer match. I also have a vanguard account that I'll start putting money into once I reach my personal savings goal.

  • @duanes2000
    @duanes2000 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I am fortunate that my company contributes 12% towards my 401k, so I contribute the same to get 24% a year. In a couple years, I am going to max out my part of the contribution.

  • @Ben-fr3pm
    @Ben-fr3pm Před 5 měsíci +1

    One thing to keep in mind is that the How America Saves report relates mainly to participant accounts so the reported deferral rates will be lower than the "true" savings rates of Vanguard clients. Hopefully it is much higher considering the "stick to it" mentality that Vanguard clients tend to have!

  • @conansredbowtie
    @conansredbowtie Před 12 dny

    This gave me some relief. If my numbers are correct, I can actually catch up to my ideal goal if I just put in a little more effort and have a little more discipline.

  • @goatmodegaming
    @goatmodegaming Před 5 měsíci +3

    I have most of my money invested, I’ve made like 60% off it too in just a year, passively. If you’re a teenager, don’t miss out, put your money in index funds and stocks you believe will do well. Just my opinion.

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci +1

      wow thats awesome. congrats

  • @ogjohn3063
    @ogjohn3063 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I will be forever grateful to you, your channel changed my whole life and I will continue to preach on your behalf for the whole world to hear you saved me from huge financial debt . thank you ❤.

    • @graceepp
      @graceepp Před 5 měsíci +1

      Is it the woman this CZcams Channel told us to join during the pandemic?

    • @ogjohn3063
      @ogjohn3063 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes , me and my husband joined her. and things has changed since then financially .

    • @graceepp
      @graceepp Před 5 měsíci

      how can I get in touch with her ?

    • @ogjohn3063
      @ogjohn3063 Před 5 měsíci +1

      l n s t a g r a nn

    • @ogjohn3063
      @ogjohn3063 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Caroline Seymour Trade

  • @Thedonron12
    @Thedonron12 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great video! Saw your interview with George C. with Ramsey Solutions and that was great too. I'm 34, single and no kids investing 35% of my annual income (120K+ annual earner) with no debt minus small mortgage passing half a million in net worth this year.

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci +2

      awesome. We have a video with George K going out on this channel in a week or two, stay tuned!

    • @somehandle215
      @somehandle215 Před 5 měsíci +1

      You sound like me. I have been recommended to get an umbrella policy for the first time at these benchmarks, so might be good for you look into that as well. Good luck!

  • @tressalewis7004
    @tressalewis7004 Před 28 dny

    Good info.❤

  • @appleztooranges
    @appleztooranges Před 3 měsíci

    **I have a pension at my work that automatically removes 10%. I do a side /secondary retirement as well with 16%. Does this 15% include both combined? Am I putting too much in?

  • @xxurukaixx
    @xxurukaixx Před 5 měsíci +7

    Good Video but I'm missing the Inflation factor. 56k Today has a much higher purchase power than it will have in 30 Years from now. Take that into account.

    • @RobertBeedle
      @RobertBeedle Před měsícem

      I'm trying to take that into account in my video on wealth growth. ❤

  • @mwedzi
    @mwedzi Před měsícem

    One flaw with all these median account balances studies done by the brokerage itself just looking at balances is that many people do not hold all their retirement assets in a single account. Mine, for example, are spread across 3 accounts. A good alternative to median balance studies is research done by the fed that gets at people’s total account balances. Compare the opening chart for highlighted age group which had a median balance of about 71k to Fed figures for same age group of about 185k. Still not enough, but over twice what Fidelity reports.

  • @jehan9
    @jehan9 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I am 35 and only plan to work until 40. Will be investing 4k monthly for 5 years and that's it. At 60, I will have $3,614,516.33 at 8% yearly return. 🙏🏼

  • @jbobby1841
    @jbobby1841 Před 5 měsíci

    I audit benefit plans for various companies throughout the year. It is depressing how little people care or know about their 401k or 403b. I called a lady to ask about her contribution rate and she didn’t realize she was contributing (her company auto enrolled her into the plan)

  • @Mr._Du
    @Mr._Du Před 4 měsíci +2

    Simple answer is spend as little as possible, save as much as possible. If you save 10% of your income, you fund one year of retirement every 9 years. If you save half your income, you fund one year of retirement every year. If you save 75% of your income, you fund 3 years of retirement every year.
    Maybe not possible for people just scraping by, but anyone making $100k+? Start saving *more*!
    When you learn to live off less, not only can you save more, but the number you need to save for retirement also permanently goes down. You'll also probably be happier.

  • @herewego..
    @herewego.. Před 5 měsíci

    Hi Humphrey, I have the following questions to ask you, see if you can help me to understand better 😂😂 1) Is it normal for my fractional shares held by the broker as a custodian through a sub custodian or nominee when the broker acts on principal capacity? Any associated risks?
    2) Fractional transactions entered into by the client with Moo Moo Singapore (my online broker) could result in a loss to the client and a gain to the Moo Moo Singapore. How would you interpret this term? Any associated risks? Thanks in advance..

  • @ron9665
    @ron9665 Před 4 měsíci

    9:13 trying to Time the market - I have heard many people say this; however, I have not seen anyone run figures for someone that does NOT try to find the market lows, but instead sets their Dollar-Cost Averaging at 15% or 25% (whatever) AND THEN add in more any time the market drops by 8% (5%??) during a month. It may take a crystal ball to know when the market has hit its lows, but it doesn't take one to know when it has dropped significantly. The idea is that the market will eventually go up, then your DCA will catch these, but adding more at each low would catch even more gain.

  • @nicolasbenson009
    @nicolasbenson009 Před 10 dny +5

    I was advised to diversify my portfolio among several assets such as stocks and bonds since this can protect my inherited portfolio of about $2.5m. I’m used to just buying and holding assets which doesn’t seem applicable to the current rollercoaster market plus inflation is catching up with my portfolio. I’m really worried about survival after retirement.

    • @Hectorkante
      @Hectorkante Před 10 dny +2

      True, I mostly just buy and hold stocks, but my portfolio has been mostly in the red for quite awhile now. Unfortunately to be able to make good gains, you’ll need to be consistent and restructure your portfolio frequently.

    • @KarenLavia
      @KarenLavia Před 10 dny +2

      In my opinion, it was much easier investing back in the 60s but it’s a lot trickier now, those making consistent profit in these times are professionals reason I’ve been using an advisor for the past 5 years to consistently build my portfolio in preparations for retirement.

    • @KarenLavia
      @KarenLavia Před 10 dny +2

      Finding financial advisors like Melissa Terri Swayne who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

    • @BridgetMiller-
      @BridgetMiller- Před 10 dny +1

      I greatly appreciate it. I'm fortunate to have come upon your message because investing greatly fascinates me. I'll look Melissa up and send her a message. You've truly motivated me. God's blessings on you.

  • @DariusPiggott
    @DariusPiggott Před 5 měsíci +1

    7:11 love the dr. strange B Roll

  • @hawaiishah11
    @hawaiishah11 Před 5 měsíci +2

    8:42 what calculator did you use for the retirement number and savings rate scenarios?

    • @hypnoticlizard9693
      @hypnoticlizard9693 Před 4 měsíci

      I found a similar one by googling "years to fi calculator"

  • @ron9665
    @ron9665 Před 3 měsíci

    3:34 Is that percentage including what is going into their Social Security? Does the percentage include what is extracted from our paychecks for SS?

  • @jerryvaughan1469
    @jerryvaughan1469 Před 5 měsíci

    any reason you used the 2022 vanguard report instead of the 2023?

  • @willharris5562
    @willharris5562 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Was it just editing or did Morgan housel just directly rip off a Warren buffet quote

  • @monicaj3023
    @monicaj3023 Před 5 měsíci

    Could you talk about when is the best time and how to withdraw ( a portion ) of your stocks (Not IRA or ROTH). To help pay for some Credit cards or other debts? Thank you

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci +4

      if your credit card debt is large, and high interest rate, you may want to pay that off as a priority.

    • @monicaj3023
      @monicaj3023 Před 5 měsíci

      Im also wondering about the tax issues that go a long with a withdrawal. @@humphrey

  • @309gti8
    @309gti8 Před 2 měsíci

    What do you constitute as “savings”? My wife and I save quite a bit of our income, but we like to travel and spend a lot of our savings on that. Or we also spend it on house projects, paying off a car, etc. Also what would you say is considered “short term savings”?

  • @jordanclarxon6246
    @jordanclarxon6246 Před 5 měsíci +2

    What video games do you play Humphrey?

  • @michaelswami
    @michaelswami Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this. May I note that studies based on 401K balances present an incomplete picture. I have zero in a 401K, but substantial assets in taxable brokerage and Roth accounts. Fidelity says I’m behind, but my account statements say I am fine.

    • @cadetofmarmion2014
      @cadetofmarmion2014 Před 5 měsíci

      Why not take advantage of 401k tax benefits if it’s offered?

    • @michaelswami
      @michaelswami Před 5 měsíci

      @@cadetofmarmion2014 well it isn’t. But it is tax deferral, not tax avoidance and it converts long term capital gains and qualified dividends into ordinary income, taxed much less favorably than a taxable brokerage. I think I know where tax rates will be in the future and I believe it is a mistake to defer paying
      Taxes until the rates go up.

  • @miragexl007
    @miragexl007 Před 5 měsíci

    Lots of vids/info out there. Nothing fits everybody's situation.... How much I spend, where they live etc?. Single versus married. Like to see moremarried couple calculations..and Early retirement like 55-60 y/o

  • @juanguzman1563
    @juanguzman1563 Před 5 měsíci

    My company allows us to do a traditional and Roth IRA within my 401k. Is it wise to do both. Right now I have 10% going in. My company will match 100% at 5% that I put in. Should I split this into both accounts or just do the traditional one. Any advice. Also I have Fidelity

    • @WALLYDRAG502
      @WALLYDRAG502 Před 5 měsíci

      Traditional is taxes later roth is pay the tax now so you dont have to later. Up to you. If you expect to be in a higher taxable bracket later kn life i would suggest roth.

  • @parkergoetz3541
    @parkergoetz3541 Před 3 měsíci

    Unfortunately 50% it’s not enough for the essentials for Canadian people anymore. Just thought I’d put that out there.

  • @strandschep5749
    @strandschep5749 Před 5 měsíci

    If saved around 40k cash so i put around 60% in stocks and the other is for food en mortgage payments

  • @MrGtronx
    @MrGtronx Před 4 měsíci

    what is the name of the website of financial planners that you recommended in one of your videos that charged a upfront fee

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 4 měsíci +1

      facet.com/humphreytalks

  • @Crypt0M0nkey
    @Crypt0M0nkey Před 5 měsíci +1

    I save about 40% of my yearly salary between my ROTH, 401, and robinhood accounts. Is that good?

  • @acrrazywriter
    @acrrazywriter Před 5 měsíci +9

    Pet peeve here. Not all lawyers -- in fact, the majority of lawyers -- do NOT make anywhere near "lawyer" or "doctor" money. Law has a bimodal salary distribution. National data indicate that in the most recent graduating class of attorneys, 52.5% make $50-90k. Not to mention the high potential for massive student debt that may be necessary to get a law degree. While pay will likely increase over the course of a career, the majority of the lawyers start on the lower side of the curve and will not ever make it to "lawyer" or "doctor" money.

    • @Anngrl69
      @Anngrl69 Před 5 měsíci +3

      I follow a law school graduate on youtube who makes a monthly update video about paying off her over $200,000 in student loans. Idk how she's making enough on youtube to keep up her aggressive paydown on it

    • @lostluv718
      @lostluv718 Před 4 měsíci

      He was way off with that.

    • @Monkey-oy1us
      @Monkey-oy1us Před 29 dny

      Doctors right out of medical school don’t make ‘doctor’ salary… some make less than Np/PA for 7 years while they are in residency

  • @austintehguy
    @austintehguy Před 17 dny

    The 50/30/20 and 50/15/5 rules always confuse me especially when it's based on take-home pay, as that is often after deductions for insurance and other benefits that are usually a considerable portion of a paycheck - especially if you're covering family as well. In that case do you add back those amounts and consider them as essential costs? But at the end of the day, these are just rules of thumb to give people starting places for setting semi-realistic goals!

  • @bopbop8684
    @bopbop8684 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Like a plumber doesn’t make a lot? But doctors and lawyers do? Which is buried in debt while another is a skilled trade that earns while they learn?

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci +2

      maybe not the best example I could have used.

    • @TIB1973
      @TIB1973 Před 5 měsíci

      Depends on your idea of "a lot" I have 2 plumbers who work for me and a few more in my company and no, comparatively they dont make a lot.

    • @user-ps8dz4zd7z
      @user-ps8dz4zd7z Před 5 měsíci

      Haha, I thought the same thing when I heard Plumber. Plumbers and Electricians are the way to go for kids now. They make what Doctors and Lawyers make and not all income is recorded.

    • @TIB1973
      @TIB1973 Před 5 měsíci

      @user-ps8dz4zd7z for me it's effort vs payout. I had an uncle who was a brother, I have several plumbers in our company and I know their pay rates..... they don't make enough, in my opinion , for the effort they have to put in daily. Trade specific professions do make good money, just not great money and the wear and tear on your body and time it takes to make that money just isn't worth it.

  • @RushedAnimation
    @RushedAnimation Před 3 měsíci

    Me and my wife barely have anything put away for retirement, and I'm in my mid 30s. I have a 6 month emergency fund, but I need to keep that for an emergency. Still have 70k of student loans to pay off (not counting the mortgage), although considering I owed over $105k just six months back, I should be able to pay it off within the next year to year and a half, then I can finally start investing for retirement. It's really not a good feeling having nothing saved up and being so old. Wish I'd realized the seriousness of it earlier.

  • @MaSa-bp5qe
    @MaSa-bp5qe Před 4 měsíci

    I put 15% pretax in to my portfolio. I still feel it isn’t enough. But sadly, I can’t afford to put more 😢

  • @lt5339
    @lt5339 Před 5 měsíci +40

    I put 30% of my income investing stocks and crypto. Aiming for retirement in 2030😊

    • @nielp91
      @nielp91 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Good luck

    • @almost41632
      @almost41632 Před 5 měsíci +9

      you must not have kids lol

    • @notNaB2024
      @notNaB2024 Před 5 měsíci +17

      Crypto as a guaranteed retirement investment? Idk, sounds sketchy.

    • @Raphanne
      @Raphanne Před 5 měsíci

      If that's what you want, good for you. What will you do after you retire ?
      For me, I don't think I would want to retire early. I think I´ll still want to work after my retirement, even if it's for fewer hours a day. 😅 I like the structure, goals and sense of accomplishment it gives me.

    • @silvertitan5054
      @silvertitan5054 Před 5 měsíci

      I hope most of that is going to stocks

  • @obesia1873
    @obesia1873 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Not me acting like paying credit card debt is investments because I cant afford anything else

    • @Anngrl69
      @Anngrl69 Před 5 měsíci +7

      Well Humphrey has said paying your high interest debt is like getting an instant high yield return lol

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci +1

      This is true
      @@Anngrl69

  • @nebbie
    @nebbie Před 5 měsíci +2

    Does the income at retirement generally include inflation?

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci +2

      It generally doesnt, but i think thats a fair point, we should be including at least 2%

  • @Yugiboii
    @Yugiboii Před 5 měsíci

    Savings/investing rate sitting at 40% atm... hoping to have a down payment ready in a couple of years. I need these interest rates to crash lol

  • @QuanHoang2x01
    @QuanHoang2x01 Před 5 měsíci

    Many people spend lots of time doing stupid things that give them no marketable skills. If they have the passion and dedication to follow a discipline, they would be able to handle financial problems.

  • @astronv
    @astronv Před měsícem

    Just curious to understand if the Vanguard study that is being referenced here was comprehensive enough. People switch jobs and they may have multiple 401k retirement accounts / IRAs. Not everybody rolls over their retirement account balances when they switch. Also does this study look at only Vanguard accounts? Without that context, it is hard to judge how worse off are people's overall retirement savings are,

  • @Aaron-ty6vz
    @Aaron-ty6vz Před 5 měsíci +1

    How can I estimate how much a guaranteed pension would impact/reduce a savings rate? Don’t get me wrong saving more is always better, but I hate this lazy analysis.

  • @Aquialiredux
    @Aquialiredux Před 5 měsíci +1

    Are percentages described relative to gross or net income?

    • @MrTmenzo
      @MrTmenzo Před 4 měsíci

      Usually gross since most 401k holders are in traditional

  • @jvan6582
    @jvan6582 Před 5 měsíci

    3 portfolio is 👑

  • @itsmaceYT
    @itsmaceYT Před 5 měsíci

    No suprise people arent investing enough, with rent/COL going up YoY and salaries staying near stable regardless of age, people have less money to put into retirement because they need to afford to live.

  • @ron9665
    @ron9665 Před 4 měsíci

    3:35 In Ireland ---> Does this savings cover their retirement in full, or do the Irish have money stolen from their checks as SS does with those in the USA? Are your figures counting the money going into SS here? It seems that regardless of whether or not the money is saved by choice, or by law, it is still being saved and in the end, it's still coming out of the family's gross income.

  • @RobertBeedle
    @RobertBeedle Před 2 měsíci

    You missed inflation on the projection for how much is needed for retirement.

  • @abdulrahmanalhammadi7169
    @abdulrahmanalhammadi7169 Před 2 měsíci

    I've achieved this in one year thx for power Average Cost +patience
    - Stocks : $33,750.00
    - Gold and Silver: $14,580.00
    - Real Estate:$1,620.00
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    - Trust Fund: $3,132.00
    - Mutual Fund : 3599 USD

  • @lostluv718
    @lostluv718 Před 4 měsíci

    The lawyer doctor plumber comparison was way off lol

  • @RobertBeedle
    @RobertBeedle Před 2 měsíci

    16 percent in 401k, only debt is my 15YR mortgage

  • @taylorblack9422
    @taylorblack9422 Před 5 měsíci +1

    1.4mill assumes your costs dont go up and is not inflation adjusted... might need a lot more to actually live like you do now

  • @mattheww2759
    @mattheww2759 Před 3 měsíci

    Will fumigation kill mold

  • @mdraihan7947
    @mdraihan7947 Před 5 měsíci

    Buying a home is not invesment

  • @cuco422
    @cuco422 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Of course vanguard will say we are not investing enough

  • @chrisc5250
    @chrisc5250 Před 5 měsíci +1

    "What percent of your income?"
    Been the same... forever.
    10% is the minimum; if you can afford/budget more... you add more.
    This isn't F rocket science

  • @stevesvanderpool8653
    @stevesvanderpool8653 Před 5 měsíci

    15% with or without employer match?

    • @lynninfinite
      @lynninfinite Před 4 měsíci

      With is helpful and a bit easier 😂

  • @tem9551
    @tem9551 Před 4 měsíci

    Using date from 2011-2012? Really? We need new number for post covid. Things have changed.

  • @vittalpatel4409
    @vittalpatel4409 Před 5 měsíci +3

    What about adjusting for inflation?

    • @MrTmenzo
      @MrTmenzo Před 4 měsíci

      Average inflation rate is about 3 percent (obviously after the pandemic it was much higher) so you deduct that off your return rate.

  • @icking86
    @icking86 Před 5 měsíci

    How does it work with job pension like CalPers? Also what more can you do other than maxing you Roth IRA of $7k/year?

  • @rpena0899
    @rpena0899 Před 5 měsíci +3

    We also need to keep in mind the people who dont get a 401k or any benefits through work. Thats millions of people and the main reason we need to raise wages and increase retirement benefits because millions won't be able to

    • @bleulesyeux5416
      @bleulesyeux5416 Před 5 měsíci +1

      They need to open up their own IRA.

    • @keithlynn6210
      @keithlynn6210 Před 5 měsíci +1

      do it on your own, you don’t “need” a 401k or benefits through work.

    • @rpena0899
      @rpena0899 Před 5 měsíci

      @@keithlynn6210 unfortunately a giant portion of people don't have enough to save. We need to lower executive pay and increase worker pay. I agree I don't want govt help. I want people to do it for themseleves but the system we've set up thx to Reaganomics has redistributed all the wealth from the bottom to the top

  • @fictitiousnightmares
    @fictitiousnightmares Před 4 měsíci

    50% is the answer to your video title's question.

  • @DevilsRejection
    @DevilsRejection Před 4 měsíci +1

    TLDW: 12 minute video just to say 15%. Damn.

  • @abaldwin6059
    @abaldwin6059 Před měsícem

    As much as you can.

  • @stephanielcowart6867
    @stephanielcowart6867 Před 5 měsíci

    Where's the calculator from?

    • @humphrey
      @humphrey  Před 5 měsíci

      I think I linked it in the description!

    • @stephanielcowart6867
      @stephanielcowart6867 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@humphrey thanks. I looked at the site initially and you have to scroll to get to this one.

  • @amuseinthecraftroom6257
    @amuseinthecraftroom6257 Před 4 měsíci

    My takeaway is I'm way over saving lol

  • @AjitB07
    @AjitB07 Před 4 měsíci

    According to vanguard...

  • @chittu1980
    @chittu1980 Před 4 měsíci +1

    What are the best investments to hold in a taxable brokerage account?

  • @peterzeller5736
    @peterzeller5736 Před 2 měsíci

    Plumbers can actually make bank

  • @U23721
    @U23721 Před 5 měsíci

    Why save so much? If Americans undershoot for retirement we'll just get waves and waves of stimulus in trade for national economic security and the vote of retirees :D

  • @roadtosupreme
    @roadtosupreme Před 5 měsíci

    watching a video in 2024 with 2010-2012 data seems pointless

    • @Yugiboii
      @Yugiboii Před 5 měsíci

      You'll be surprised, human behaviors rarely ever change that quickly

  • @missgui4400
    @missgui4400 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Plumbers are millionaires

  • @allannirvana
    @allannirvana Před 5 měsíci +1

    Every cheque goes straight to my investments and I eat off the food bank and live under the bridge.

  • @tylerf5223
    @tylerf5223 Před 4 měsíci

    Like a Plumber??? Come on man, you know the trades are where real wealth. I have close plumber friends and close doctor friends. Plumber is way ahead in life.