44: FOMO Investing, REITs, and Why You Should “Just Keep Buying” w/Nick Maggiulli
On The Market
Shownotes Transcript
**Dollar-cost averaging **is advice we’ve all been given. But, during a crash, or even a dip, it can be enticing to **throw all your savings into an investment **with hopes that it’ll quickly skyrocket back up. Is this a smart move, or would this ruin the “consistent investing” advice altogether? To help clear things up, we’ve brought on Nick Maggiulli), author of Just Keep Buying: Proven ways to save money and build your wealth).
Nick, just like Dave, has been a spreadsheet freak for a long time. They bond over their love of data and how looking at the numbers can help you make much better investing decisions. In a time where FOMO-investing, financial freak-outs, and anxious feelings toward **inflation **run rampant, Nick provides some soothing words on how any investor in any asset class can successfully start building wealth with little-to-no effort.
Dave, Nick, and expert guest Henry Washington also riff on REITs (real estate investment trusts)), real estate investing, and advice for new investors. Whether you prefer stocks, bonds, rental properties, crypto, or a mix of all four, this episode will provide some much-needed advice for you to make it through the recession with far less stress.
In This Episode We Cover
**Dollar-cost averaging **and whether this investing strategy works for real estate
FOMO investing) and why so many people buy at the top
The two different definitions of dollar-cost averaging and which is the better bet
**Investing during an **economic crash) and how even uninformed investors can make money
Advice for brand new investors and why now may be the best time to invest
And So Much More!
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Books Mentioned in the Show
Real Estate by the Numbers) by Dave Meyer and J Scott
Just Keep Buying) by Nick Maggiulli
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