Boost Your Investing Confidence | Money Unscripted | Fidelity Investments Buono Pasto [qsWEC9VAEnm]

So, youre investing in your 401(k) or other retirement accounts. Awesome. But maybe you're ready for more. That's how Irene Li, owner of Mei Mei Dumplings, was feeling. She has a brokerage account but wants to learn more so she can invest with confidence. On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly and Fidelitys Leanna Devinney, walk us through the flexibility and potential benefits of a brokerage account. They explain how asset allocation, diversification, and tax-smart strategies can help grow your money to reach your goals.

00:00 Welcome to Money Unscripted

01:04 Introduction: Leveling up your investing mackenzie blackwood

06:29 What are the benefits of having a brokerage account?

07:34 What should I look for in a financial advisor?

08:18 What are the four steps of building an investment strategy?

08:45 What is asset allocation?

09:32 Why is diversification so important?

10:16 What does rebalancing mean?

12:15 What are some examples of tax-smart strategies?

13:43 Level up your investing: A recap

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