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If You Are Overthinking About Investing and Time is Passing By, This is What Happens

May 22, 2022May 22, 2022 by Road-to-wealth, posted in FINANCE / MONEY

Friends, Colleagues, and even Family Members ask me, “Joey, Why are you so committed to investing?”

It is a question that makes me both happy but also sad.

Happy because everyone around me sees my commitment to my financials. But also Sad because they still don’t understand what moves me.

My goal is that by the end of this article, you will understand my point of view towards the future and take action to help yourself along the way.

I got involved in the markets during the 2008-2009 crash. Believe me or not, it was one of the best times to get involved in the markets because it quickly taught me that it was not easy, especially if you were a trader more than an investor.

Although trading is exciting, it takes time to analyze the markets daily. Try to find what is moving and catch the perfect windows to jump in and out. Unfortunately, it is an ideal recipe for burning out quickly.

On the other hand, let’s say that I’m lazy. I don’t want to be stuck to my computer all day looking for opportunities. So use that time in other productive activities while the markets do their thing, and you still get paid for being patient.

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To answer the first question, “why am I so committed,” is because I realized the earlier you begin investing, the sooner you can reach your goal and the less time you have to spend working for someone else. Understand that I said “Investing” and not “Trading.”

Most financial advisors teach individuals about the 4% rule at retirement. Unfortunately, that is a horrible strategy because it involves withdrawing 4% of your capital to live and cover expenses every year. As a result, most people will have little to no money towards the end of their years.

It puts a severe amount of pressure on their kids and family members. Now, they have to cover their expenses and yours as well.

Who wants to put that pressure on their kids?

I’m pretty sure no one does. That is why I have an alternate strategy that will work wonders for everyone.

The idea is to invest in assets that will cash flow enough money to cover your expenses while leaving your capital intact. Then, when we die, our kids or family members can inherit that capital (investments) and make their lives easier.

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How it works:

Although there are several cash flow assets, we will concentrate on dividend-paying stocks and ETFs.

Why?

Because when you invest in dividend-paying stocks and ETFs, you have several ways of making money. The most common one is capital gains as time passes. If they increase their dividends with time, your cash flow also increases. You can also learn how to sell covered calls and other income strategies to bring even more money each month.

While all of this is happening, you are not depleting your capital. Meaning your net worth will never decrease. On the contrary, you can keep increasing your net worth while living the life you want.

So, What happens if you keep postponing your investing?

In simple words, you won’t have enough cash flow to retire comfortably.

One of two things happen:

1. You can’t retire; hence, keep working longer.

2. You have to increase the money you invest to catch up.

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Let’s look at an example:

Mimi and Joey both begin with a $3,000 initial investment. After that, both invest $300 monthly and receive an average annual return of 8.5%. Mimi is 20 years old, while Joey is 30 years old.

In 10 years, they both have $60,826.

In 20 years, they both have $190,935.

In 30 years, they both have $485,107.

And this is where things take a turn. Joey was 30 when he began investing and is now 60 years old and ready to retire.

Meanwhile, Mimi has another 10 years of compounding before she turns 60 years old, which will end up with a portfolio worth $1,150,226.

Who will have a better life using the 4% rule?

If they both use the 4% rule at retirement, Joey will be receiving $19,404 from his withdrawals. On the other hand, Mimi will be receiving $46,009 for her withdrawals.

You can say that Mimi will have a better life because she will receive more than double what Joey will receive. He will have to figure out how to live on $19,404 a year. However, both of them will run out of money by age 85.

Why?

Because regardless of how big your portfolio is, if you withdraw 4%, you will deplete your account in 25 years.

Just do the math:

Joey – $19,404 * 25 years = $485,100

Mimi – $46,009 * 25 years = $1,150,225

In the end, neither one will have anything to give to their kids, and if they live past their 85 birthday, their families will have to support them for the rest of their lives.

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What if they cash flow instead of withdrawing capital?

Now, this is where my strategy beats the financial advisors. Instead of withdrawing capital, we can build a dividend-paying stock and ETFs portfolio. The investments can be paying 3%-4% today, but if they increase their dividend payouts yearly, by the time you are 60 years old, you could be receiving dividend payouts well above 6%-8%.

Using this conservative estimate, Joey could receive anywhere between $29,106 to $38,808 in dividends. But, of course, it could be higher if Joey learns how to sell covered calls or other income strategies.

As for Mimi, she could receive between $69,013 to $92,018 in dividends. But, again, it could be higher if she learns the strategies previously mentioned.

I think both of them could live comfortably with those amounts, and the best part is they will never run out of money. Their portfolios will remain the same or even increase. Then, when their time is up, and they move on to a better place, their families will inherit their money, or they could give their money to charity.

It is your money, so do with it what you feel is the right thing to do.

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Key takeaways:

The sooner you begin, the sooner you will reach your goals.
Concentrate on cash flowing assets instead of accumulating money to withdraw in retirement
Teach your kids and family members, so they too have a better life
The 4% rule is widespread; however, it is flawed
The more you postpone investing, the more money you will have to invest in catching up.
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Note:

If Joey wants to have the same amount as Mimi by age 60, he will have to invest $750 instead of $300. That leaves Joey with $450 less each paycheck. So don’t be like Joey. Start now!

Now, begin your Road to Wealth!

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New Year and You Are Doing This Again?

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 by Road-to-wealth, posted in FINANCE / MONEY

The New Year is fast approaching. It will be here in less than 48 hours, and it’s that time of the year where everyone starts thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Are you there yet?

At the end of the article, go ahead and tell me in the comments below what you plan on improving in the new year. Are you looking forward to a better you in 2022? I am and will be sharing some of my resolutions with you all.

The most common goals are working out more and eating healthier. A percentage of you are also looking to start investing. Improving your finances is an excellent goal for a new and improved you in 2022.

Are you looking forward to focusing on your investing goals and improving your life and your family’s life? It’s possible, and you know it. And you see, many other average people do it all the time.

So, I ask you again, are you prepared to do the work to BECOME an investor? You know it doesn’t happen by itself.

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I have mentioned this before, but as a reminder, all investors begin precisely at the same place, with no knowledge and no experience. Some are lucky to be born in a family with financial expertise, which is passed down at an early age. However, that doesn’t change that they still have to learn and put skin in the game to gain that experience. Others, like us, have to grind out that knowledge. As a result, we sacrifice countless hours, family time, fun times, and many other things. However, once we find our new knowledge, the most important thing is there is nothing to worry about once you teach family and friends what to do and when to do it. There is a strategy to the madness.

Some years become a dividing line in our lives—the life before and after a specific event. You often hear the negative, but there are positive events and years. You can make 2022 your year!

For me, Covid in 2020 was that year. What!? Joey, covid is still messing with all of my plans, and it’s 2021. Sure, mine too. But it was during that lockdown in 2020, I was able to analyze all of my trading systems and figure out which ones worked and the ones that didn’t. With a few tweaks, I headed to 2021 with full force. I have to say; it has been the best and most profitable year for me, my family, and friends have ever had. Yes, they copy my trades at their own risk, and you will be able to soon enough. Keep reading; you will understand.

I want to share a few important things I learned in conjunction with my resolutions for 2022.

1. Patience – as the world goes through rough patches and keeps constantly changing, we need more patience than we have ever needed before. Things will never be the same, and we have to adapt and improve ourselves. That will also take patience; we won’t adapt and change in the blink of an eye.

2. Just shut off – as the world was shutting down, I took that time away from everyone and read books, analyzed my strategies, and most importantly, got closer with my family. It doesn’t matter what your job is and how important you think you are; once you are gone, they will replace you. You are an asset to them, but they can find another asset. Your family won’t. They can’t; there is only one of you. So be present and pay attention to what is important. Learn to shut off for them.

3. Life, Investing and Luck – you can put in the work, reading, studying, training, working, preparing in general. However, a positive outcome is not guaranteed. Ever! You will win some, and you will lose some. Understand that, and your life will be less stressful.

4. Be a Crane – no one can be a champion unless they play a one-person sport like golf, boxing, or tennis. And they still have coaches and a team behind them. You don’t have to do it by yourself in life and investing, but improving yourself is only 50% of the process. Once you are where you want to be, or at least close to it, ensure to be a Crane and lift others. You can’t scan the whole market by yourself or cover all the strategies, but you can have a team that works together. It doesn’t matter if they are family, friends, or people you meet on the internet. If we all row in the same direction, we will get where we want to be. That’s a Champion mentality.

5. Quality time – although it goes in hand with point 2 to shut off, just because you shut off doesn’t mean you are creating or having quality time with your loved ones. Sitting there staring at them with a pale face doesn’t count as quality time. Instead, have “dates” with your kids and spouse. Take days to go to their favorite places, as well as take days to go to yours. Remember to have a balance. That way, everyone is happy while you create life memories; together.

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My new year’s resolutions are:

– I’m going to get back in great physical shape. Yes, I know! One of the most common ones, but I have neglected myself a little bit for far too long. I don’t do diets, strictly exercise. I may do some social media appearances. No promises, though.

– I will be a Crane and lift others. I plan on doing that by starting a YouTube channel. As a matter of fact, two channels. English and Spanish-speaking individuals are all invited. It has been brought up to me a million times before that most of my readers prefer short videos rather than reading articles. Well, your wish is my command. The new year will serve you well, and I’m working on the ins and outs of it. I will write about it once the channel is up and running.

– I will add 3 passive income sources. Also, encourage you to do the same. It could be with dividends, affiliate marketing, e-commerce, or any other way you prefer. It doesn’t matter. You choose what you are interested in doing because remember that it will take time and work initially, and you need to stick through thick and thin.

– I will make my life more fun by traveling more, creating new things that I never saw myself doing, helping others, and paying it forward.

I want you to be dreaming BIG, just like I’m doing right now. Twelve months seems like such a long time and no time at all. Either way, 2022 will come and go. So make this your year and take ACTION!

From my family to yours, Happy New Year!

Now, begin your Road to Wealth!

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