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HOW TO FEEL ‘RICH’ IN 2023:
According to a recent survey, you now need $2.2 million dollars to be considered wealthy.
https://www.aboutschwab.com/schwab-modern-wealth-survey-2023
In terms of annual income, BankRate found that $483,0000 is the average income it takes to ‘feel’ wealthy, and $233,000 per year is what it takes to “feel secure or comfortable with finances.”
https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/financial-freedom-survey/
However, the more money you have, the more it takes to feel financially secure. For instance, if you earn up to $80,000 – you’ll need to make $208,000 per year. If you make $100,000 – you’ll need to make $341,000 per year, etc.
In terms of how much YOU need, first consider the COST OF LIVING. For example, it’s no surprise that living in a state like New York is SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive than living in Mississippi.
This is also backed up by another study by Charles Schwab which found that, in Denver, Colorado, $2.3 million was the amount needed to feel wealthy – but, if you move to San Fransisco, that amount skyrockets to $5.5 million.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/03/what-it-takes-to-be-considered-wealthy-in-12-major-us-cities.html
Second: Consider HOW LONG YOUR MONEY WILL LAST.
$2.2 million invested should be able to safely generate an income between $55,000 and $90,000 per year, depending on where it’s invested, with what’s known as “The 4% Rule.” However, feeling “rich” earning between $55,000 to $90,000 annually doesn’t quite cut it.
A report from YouGov found that people felt that someone earning $90,000 a year was “neither rich, nor poor.” And earning $100,000 or more per year became the crossing point where 56% of people surveyed felt like that would make them “Rich.”
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/23/how-much-money-americans-think-you-need-to-make-to-be-rich.html
The Wall Street Journal even goes so far as to say that “rich is always going to be double what you already make.” This definition directly addresses the subjectivity of wealth, which: is a concept to be pursued, not possessed – and overall, it’s found that every individual’s benchmark for wealth increases in proportion to their current net worth..
https://www.supermoney.com/much-money-take-considered-rich-us/
In terms of potentially achieving $2.2 million, here’s how: At the core, it’s just a simple numbers game: How much money can you save – how much can you earn from your investments – and, how long are you willing to wait?
For example, if you invest $1000 per month, generate an 8% average return, and do that consistently for 34 years – congratulations, you now have $2.2 million dollars. By investing $2000 per month, assuming the same parameters, that $2.2 million dollars would take you 26 years to reach – and, at $3000 per month, you’d get there in 21 years.
“Just invest $2000 per month!” is a LOT easier said than done, but consider that the average American is spending $18,000 per year on non-essential purchases, only 32% of Americans are saving money in a 401k, which would often result in a tax-savings of 22-24%, almost one-third of the food you buy goes to waste, and categories like dining out, alcohol, and credit card interest are the highest ticket items that could most easily be cut back.
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I was advised to diversify my portfolio among several assets such as stocks and bonds since this can protect my portfolio for retirement of about $150k. I want to know: Do I keep contributing to my portfolio in these unstable markets, or do I look into alternative sectors?
The best way to build wealth is to start early. A Teenager’s Guide on how to Invest Like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger is a great book for new investors.
Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Instead of trying to predict and prognosticate the stability of the market and precisely when the change is going to happen, a better strategy is simply having a portfolio that’s well prepared for any eventually, that’s how some folks' been averaging 150K every 7week these past 4months according to Bloomberg.
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With markets tumbling, inflation soaring, the Fed imposing large interest-rate hike, while treasury yields are rising rapidly—which means more red ink for portfolios this quarter. How can I profit from the current volatile market, I'm still at a crossroads deciding if to liquidate my $125k bond/stocck portfolio.
A weak dollar can signal an economic downturn, making me to ponder on what are the best possible ways to hedge against inflation, and I've overheard people say inflation is a money-eater thus worried about my savings around $200k
I had to hit rewind to confirm what I heard. "What's up Graham, it's guys here." So funny… Was that intentional?
Creating wealth entails establishing positive routines, such as consistently setting aside funds at regular intervals for sound investments. Financial management is a vital subject that many avoid, often leading to future regrets.
Whats up guys but my name aint Graham 😊
He never lies
$2.2MM in 2023 is the equivalent of ~$4.2MM in 1997……26 years ago…..
Sure, great ideological thoughts on achieving happiness..but you are leveraging your financial advice platform for “feel good” vibes. Yes, saving/investing is a good idea lol. However, don’t BS people. Be specific with explaining the reality that having 2.2MM in savings in 20-30 years will not ensure financial freedom. It’s misleading.
I currently make around 20k to 30k a year I’m in the process of getting my CDL and most jobs that are sponsoring my driving school offer 75k to 100k a year I live in El Paso and we’ll I will keep living as I make 30k a year and invest the rest and save I hope things go well I do expect set backs cause that’s life but one day I will have millions in my account 🫡 so get off the couch and go make money y’all
The rich are money minded. That is one thing I learnt from the start. I have always wanted to build wealth. I have set out $80k that I had been saving since 2020, and I want to put it in the stock market so I can grow my wealth. Any recommendations?
The rich are money minded. That is one thing I learnt from the start. I have always wanted to build wealth. I have set out $80k that I had been saving since 2020, and I want to put it in the stock market so I can grow my wealth. Any recommendations?
I have always thought I was a stupid guy. After watching a few of this guy's videos, now I KNOW I am 😂
I am hard worker in my 50 , I make 40 to 50 I never will be Rich but I will like to invest but I don’t know what to do 😢
What is the best way to profit from the current market, meanwhile I'm still undecided about investing $400k in my stock portfolio to get some dvidends and minimize risk
1:07: The average income it takes to feel wealthy is $483,000 per year.
1:21: Three in five Americans feel financially insecure due to inflation, the economy, and rising interest rates.
1:42: The more money you make, the more money you need to feel financially secure.
4:00: The four percent rule suggests that you can spend four percent of your portfolio every year, which can provide a substantial income.
4:32: Surveys show that people don't consider earning $90,000 a year as rich, and even those with millions in assets don't necessarily feel wealthy.
5:13: People's perception of feeling rich is often influenced by comparing their income to others, with higher earners wanting even more to feel rich.
7:53: Investing an extra $1,000 per month can shorten the time to reach $2.2 million to 26 years.
8:05: The average American wastes $18,000 per year on non-essential purchases that could be saved or invested.
9:17: True wealth is defined by fulfilling experiences, good health, and flexible career options.
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How to invest my money & where?
You made a typo. I think you meant bear.
“What’s up Graham it’s Guys here” 😂
Hi Graham. It's guys here.
What he says?
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so good graham
Every time I watch one of your videos I feel even more poor lol
But the question is what do I invest in