
6 essential rules for building your ‘forever portfolio’
These rules can help you build your own forever portfolio.
Bankrate writer Rachel Christian covers investing and wealth management. Her work has been featured in publications across the country, including Business Insider, the Tampa Bay Times, Evansville Business and the Orlando Business Journal.
Christian is passionate about making personal finance accessible for everyone by providing clear, accurate information that breaks down complex topics for readers.
She’s a long-time journalist with a history of reporting on business and personal finance. During her career, she’s written extensively about investing, retirement, Social Security and Medicare.
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These rules can help you build your own forever portfolio.
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Start small, diversify your portfolio and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
An annuity can supplement your income in retirement but how much will you get?
Working past age 65? Don’t ignore Medicare.
Dreaming of early retirement? Learn how much money you’ll need.
Always ask questions until you fully understand all the annuity contract’s terms.
The good news is it’s not too late to take action.