S2 E11: Retirement 101 - How & Why To Start Saving Now
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S2 E11: Retirement 101 - How & Why To Start Saving Now
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Retirement might feel like a problem for later in life...especially if you’re freelancing, auditioning, or stacking side hustles just to make rent right now. But planning for retirement is one of the most powerful things a creative person can do to protect themselves. In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire break down retirement in a clear, approachable way and explain how artists can start building security even without a 401k or consistent income.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:- What a retirement account actually is
- Why creatives need to care about retirement
- The difference between Roth IRAs, 401ks, and brokerage accounts
- Why Roth IRAs are especially powerful for freelancers, performers, and self-employed creatives
- How compound interest works and why starting early matters
- The order of operations for saving if you have access to multiple accounts
- How to automate retirement contributions so saving happens without extra effort
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
- Helpful Nerd Wallet Articles!
- The best index funds and how to start investing
- Investing 101
- Retirement 101
- Brokerages mentioned: Fidelity, Schwab, and Vanguard
- Break Your Budget with Michela Allocca
CONNECT WITH US:
- Instagram: @showbiz.pod
- TikTok: @showbiz.pod
- Website: www.showbizpod.com
That’s all for now. See you next week! Xoxo
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