Quote Originally Posted by somebodyshotmypaw View Post
Good stuff. And don't worry about what your neighbors do, or what they have. A lot of their stuff might be financed. I'm 52 and my wife is 49. We could retire comfortably tomorrow if we wanted. I try to teach my kids this stuff, and they are slowly learning. Some things they simply have to see for themselves.
My daughter is in elementary school still. She understands what a return on investment is and why TIME in the Market is the most important thing, not timing the market. She participates in her 529 plan and likes to see what it does day in and out.

Lauren Black at Phillips Financial is a really good resource for those just starting out. She is in Starkville and really tries to make sure you are set up correctly from day you hire her until you are well on your way. If any of the young people out there think they have a basic understanding, Lauren will give you some new things to think about and get your on course and automate it so you don't have to think about it every pay check.