How should a beginner wisely use a $10k settlement?

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    A.J

      I’m about to receive a settlement that’s going to be at least a few thousand dollars, possibly $10k. I’m not currently financially independent, but I am trying really hard to be.

      How would you guys use this settlement money? For someone who is an itty bitty baby beginner to this stuff, I am a little bit nervous about how I can use it wisely.

      I don’t want to just pay bills with it and let the rest sit in savings. Can I get some advice?

      Again, I’m very much a beginner but I want to learn.

      Thank you so much in advance!

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      Sarah

        I would follow Dave Ramsey’s baby steps to make sure you have your bases covered.

        Dave is great with budgeting and financial management, but skip his portion on investing advice.

        Once you have the baby steps in place, then read “The Simple Path to Wealth.” It’s an easy read and well worth the time.

        #113003 Reply
        Jasmine

          If you have any high interest debt, like credit card debt, I’d clear that asap.

          Assuming you don’t have any high interest debt, do you have an IRA?

          Maxing out an IRA and investing the contributions in low-cost broad-based index funds (like VTI or similar) is something to consider.

          Also suggest reading The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins to learn the basics of investing.

          #113004 Reply
          Lori

            If you can live with out it invest every penny in vtsax or vti and reinvest dividends. $7k of it can go in a Roth account if you have income.

            3k can go in a brokerage account. Be an investor not a spender.

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