My story

[BigBaitsim (milo)]

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I decided awhile back that I was going to focus on school, getting better at poker, having a good relationship with my friends, and having a good relationship with my girlfriend this last year of school instead of figuring out investments. I looked into some retirement accounts with my accountant, but didn't file as a professional, so could only put like 1300 in one. Most of the rest of my money is in ING, earning 3% interest (in other words, doing nothing because of inflation).

One of my goals this summer is to start learning about investing more seriously.

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Hire a professional to help you with your investments and start putting your money to work. When you have time, learn about money management and investment stuff. Until then, pay a pro to do it. Doing it yourself (or leaving the money in ING) is -EV.