Investing 101
This article is meant to provide the basic for starting to invest.
Where to invest first?
- Max out your 401(k)
- Max out your Roth IRA
- All other investments
Since there are tax benefits for the first of these two options, it is usually the best option to put your money there first.
If you can't max out your 401k -- you should at least get the maximum match from your employer. This is basically free money. Tax Free.