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Tax-advantaged accounts are one of the best tools for retirement that exist.

No one likes to pay taxes, and when it comes to saving and investing for retirement, they can be one of your biggest expenses. Of course, you should try to minimize your taxes if you can!

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We often hear that Millennials are terrible investors because most Millennials entered the workforce during the 2008 financial crisis. Afterward, many hesitated to invest after seeing their families lose money, and those who invested often. did so very conservatively. Many have avoided stocks, even the more conservative high dividend stocks.

Which begs the question – have Millennials changed their investment strategies?

Let’s take a look.

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When it comes to growing your money, investing is the key. Instead of funneling your earnings into a bank account to sit, take advantage of traditional investments in order to gain more significant returns on your money without overcomplicating things.

There are many types of investment vehicles, and some can prove more advantageous depending on your money goals. Let’s take a closer look at 6 traditional investment vehicles you should keep in mind when it comes to your own money management:

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Outside of buying physical real estate, there are generally two ways to invest in real estate:

1. Invest in publicly-traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) through a traditional brokerage account, like Charles Schwab or Vanguard
2. Invest through a real estate crowdfunding platform, like Fundrise, and get access to private market real estate deals

Below, we’ll focus on highlighting the pros and cons of the second option.

Specifically focusing on one of the leaders in the real estate crowdfunding game: Fundrise.

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Everyone knows the value of investing, but how do you get started with it? Indeed, to a person who has just recently stepped into the world of finance, it can all feel quite daunting.

Fortunately, plenty of great books have been written by experts to help interested individuals quickly learn the art of investment. If you want help narrowing down which ones to pick up first and read, below are my recommendations of the 12 best investing books for beginners.

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