https://www.khanacademy.org/math/financial-mathematics-tx-teks/x647545bbd61df4a7:investments-and-retirement/x647545bbd61df4a7:saving-for-retirement/v/how-do-i-invest 2025-02-06T16:48:05.685079882Z How do I invest? Deciding how to invest in your IRA or 401(k) starts with understanding key concepts like diversification and risk tolerance. Explore the role of mutual funds and the benefits of target-date funds, which adjust to safer investments as you approach retirement. Learn why choosing diversified options over individual stocks is a smart strategy for securing your financial future. Sal Khan video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/3cc3e7b3-e791-4c25-966e-32d1ff88f1ae_1280_720_base.png How do I invest? Deciding how to invest in your IRA or 401(k) starts with understanding key concepts like diversification and risk tolerance. Explore the role of mutual funds and the benefits of target-date funds, which adjust to safer investments as you approach retirement. Learn why choosing diversified options over individual stocks is a smart strategy for securing your financial future. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/ro3v84swtZ4.mp4/ro3v84swtZ4.mp4 372 Investing https://www.khanacademy.org/math/financial-mathematics-tx-teks/x647545bbd61df4a7:investments-and-retirement/x647545bbd61df4a7:saving-for-retirement/a/how-to-invest-in-your-retirement-account 2024-12-23T18:39:26.37929128Z How to invest in your retirement account An important question: **how should you invest your contributions?** You might be imagining picking individual stocks—companies you’ve heard of and admire. But while this can seem exciting, it’s not the best way to set yourself up for long-term success. Let’s break down how to make smart investment decisions that align with your retirement goals. article https://www.khanacademy.org/math/financial-mathematics-tx-teks/x647545bbd61df4a7:investments-and-retirement/x647545bbd61df4a7:saving-for-retirement/e/opening-and-managing-retirement-accounts 2025-02-06T16:26:27.83258747Z Opening and managing retirement accounts Practice understanding of opening retirement accounts, risk tolerance, role of mutual funds in diversification, target date funds, and ideal contribution Elvira Valdez exercise