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Originally Posted by lazycash
I appreciate your candor, sounds like you are open to help.
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Not only am I open to it, I really appreciate it. It'd sound corny if I said "I feel like I can trust fellow webmasters" .. but it's true.
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Originally Posted by lazycash
I really feel like you have to start by changing your attitude of "if it was only 100k, I wouldn't worry about it." Even that much properly placed can have a dramatic impact on the amount you'll have available for retirement. I would at least try and do some diversification and split the money up as you suggested with some held in traditional conservative places while putting other amounts in higher yielding places with a little more risk.
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The risk is something I've been squeamish about because of past experiences. I guess I just have to get over it.
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Originally Posted by lazycash
Deciding where to put certain amounts is what a financial advisor should be able to help you with. Do you own any real estate?
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I do, but nothing "major" really.