Daughter #1 is 25 and has the basics covered -- good, steady job; able to save $3K-$5K/year; contributes 10% to 401(k); and has 6 months of expenses put aside. She has $40,000 additional and is ready to kick-start her investing life. She is fairly risk-averse, especially with the market at an all-time high. We talked about it and here's our current plan:
Open an account at Vanguard and immediately put half the money ($20,000) to work in Wellington. Stick the other half in a money market fund and move $1,000/month into Vanguard's S&P 500 Index fund.
Appreciate any thoughts/opinions on this approach.
Open an account at Vanguard and immediately put half the money ($20,000) to work in Wellington. Stick the other half in a money market fund and move $1,000/month into Vanguard's S&P 500 Index fund.
Appreciate any thoughts/opinions on this approach.