People usually talk about their biggest mistakes with money, but let’s switch it up… what’s the best investment decision you’ve ever made, and how did it turn out? Was it picking the right stock, buying a rental property, investing in your own skills, or something else? Sometimes the best returns aren’t where you’d expect.
Tell us your story or share any tips that worked for you—whether it was timing, strategy, or just a lucky hunch. Let’s swap ideas and learn from each other’s wins!
Was going to say my best choice was dropping my financial advisor who kept messing up my account… but now that you mention it, we closed on our house during the COVID lockdown. Got it under asking with a 2.75% rate, and the value shot up $100k right after.
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Yep, I’ve added more conservative stuff, and a small slice of dividend-producing stocks and ETFs now that I’m in my 50s and retired. No target date funds for me; those feel a bit too cautious.