CoastalStorm
Confused about dryer sheets
53yo widowed this summer. Grief is tough to think thru... Not sure of next steps but want to be smart. Not yet set up but I think I can ‘retire’ in ‘19 if I get my savings into the stock market/learn of other options? I started learning about the stock market but it’s a bit of an overwhelm. Opened a TD Amertrade acct w just 500$ to learn but it’s feeling way above my head.Read 15 books on finance and investing, getting my head around some ideas.but very slowly and I’m cautious.
I have 650 to invest, no debt, no expensive hobbies, own home. Decided by what I spend I’ll do fine w 24k/yr. My children are grown,it’s just me, my dog and 3 cats.
I lost my work when my husband died.We were business partners. I’m not ready to not work. I’m productive and want to contribute. I will probably only work for myself tho. After being self employed so long I relish the freedom so dearly. It’s a good time to change gears, guess truly change is the only thing that’s for sure.
I’ve always wanted to write my thesis into a book...so it feels time to devote to this dream has come. If I can live on interest, dividends and preserve my principle, if! Then I can devote my energy/time to write.
I’m considering this site a great find...
First biggest question I’d like to ask is,
Do I hire a financial professional?.Or can a reasonably smart gal do this herself?
I have 650 to invest, no debt, no expensive hobbies, own home. Decided by what I spend I’ll do fine w 24k/yr. My children are grown,it’s just me, my dog and 3 cats.
I lost my work when my husband died.We were business partners. I’m not ready to not work. I’m productive and want to contribute. I will probably only work for myself tho. After being self employed so long I relish the freedom so dearly. It’s a good time to change gears, guess truly change is the only thing that’s for sure.
I’ve always wanted to write my thesis into a book...so it feels time to devote to this dream has come. If I can live on interest, dividends and preserve my principle, if! Then I can devote my energy/time to write.
I’m considering this site a great find...
First biggest question I’d like to ask is,
Do I hire a financial professional?.Or can a reasonably smart gal do this herself?