New to Forum, being a senior and excited to soak up all the wisdom I can nice to meet you all

9f1551cb-38c1-4bf4-a376-8016826cf553.jpeg @Aj66 Nice to meet you. I remember when i was your age, was looking for a HAPPY PLACE besides what i already had......and 8 1/2 years later, i found SF. This is a great place to spend time, sharing, learning, support and fun. ENJOY. All doors are always open.....no need to knock.....just come right in.
 

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View attachment 121242 @Aj66 Nice to meet you. I remember when i was your age, was looking for a HAPPY PLACE besides what i already had......and 8 1/2 years later, i found SF. This is a great place to spend time, sharing, learning, support and fun. ENJOY. All doors are always open.....no need to knock.....just come right in.
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Thanks MickaC!!! It's been a warm welcome ,It's so nice to find a place where I can listen ,learn, and just be me. I have so many questions. It's so nice to just express and share and learn. Drop the walls so to speak.
 
Aj66 said:
My question is, at 53 what would you advise me to invest in ? I mean, I have a part-time job somewhat disabled, limited in income what types of insurance should I focus on acquiring? How do you exactly plan for your future? are there any sites that give a list of things to look at? What would you have done differently if you could redo any investments, or purchases at 53?
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follow Dave Ramsey and his baby steps.

https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps

investing comes at step 4 after you got an emergency fund, and all debt paid off but the house. Dave Ramsey is where I go to for any financial advice. His book "the total money makeover" is a good place to start. I've seen it for $4 with shipping on ebay, or your library may have it for free. He has lots of free content online that can help you. His "complete guide to money" book is also cheap on ebay and teaches the principles of FPU (financial peace university)... an online class he offers for $120 range or so. you can get the same lessons in the $5 book.
 
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Welcome, AJ. Another site that may help with your investments is early-retirement.org. There are a bunch of very knowledgeable folks there that can help you
 
macgeek said:
follow Dave Ramsey and his baby steps.

https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps

investing comes at step 4 after you got an emergency fund, and all debt paid off but the house. Dave Ramsey is where I go to for any financial advice. His book "the total money makeover" is a good place to start. I've seen it for $4 with shipping on ebay, or your library may have it for free. He has lots of free content online that can help you. His "complete guide to money" book is also cheap on ebay and teaches the principles of FPU (financial peace university)... an online class he offers for $120 range or so. you can get the same lessons in the $5 book.
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OOOH.... pulled him up on youtube and indeed listening at this moment. Well?, not exactly at this particular moment, I'm typing right now,, that would be a bit brain tilting.
But yes!! thank you Gee
macgeek said:
follow Dave Ramsey and his baby steps.

https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps

investing comes at step 4 after you got an emergency fund, and all debt paid off but the house. Dave Ramsey is where I go to for any financial advice. His book "the total money makeover" is a good place to start. I've seen it for $4 with shipping on ebay, or your library may have it for free. He has lots of free content online that can help you. His "complete guide to money" book is also cheap on ebay and teaches the principles of FPU (financial peace university)... an online class he offers for $120 range or so. you can get the same lessons in the $5 book.
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OOOH.... pulled him up on youtube and indeed listening at this moment. Well?, not exactly at this particular moment, I'm typing right now,, that would be a bit brain tilting.
But yes!! thank you MacGeek!!!!! I will check this site out and get that book! That sounds like something very helpful. I appreciate your share.
Thanks!!!!!!!
 

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bowmore said:
Welcome, AJ. Another site that may help with your investments is early-retirement.org. There are a bunch of very knowledgeable folks there that can help you
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OOOh thanks Bowmore ! I appreciate that, I have it pulled up now.
Yes tomorrow I'll nestle in with a cup and take a look-see. It's raining a bit now, doesn't seem to be changing any directions. It'll be a good day to brush up on all of these sites .
Give me a chance to order some material and settle myself a bit. Pacing it out ya know?
Thank you.
 

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