After your first 100k what did you do?

Accumulating your initial $100k poses the greatest challenge, while surpassing that milestone to reach $1M and beyond becomes easier.

  • Do you agree with this?

  • How did you achieve your first $100k?

Financial Freedom be like:

Eventually, some investors may encounter a stage where their wealth generates substantial returns, making it unnecessary to continually add to their investments.

Instead, they might withdraw a small portion to sustain a comfortable lifestyle.

Has anyone arrived at the financial freedom stage in life?

Did you alter your investment approach after reaching $100k or $1M?

Can an annual return of 6% from the S&P500 or 15% from the Nasdaq suffice for retirement with $1M or less?

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# After your first 100k what did you do?

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  • icycrystal
    ·2023-12-08
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    good question...

    Accumulating your initial $100k poses the greatest challenge, while surpassing that milestone to reach $1M and beyond becomes easier.

    Do you agree with this?


    yes and no... whilst being a saver helps to accumulate savings to the $100k, reaching $1 million takes time considering all the expenses that come along... that's life isn't it... investing may make one wealthy, yet, may also make one poorer... there's always risks in investing isn't it...

    still the same rules... risk mgt, patience, invest in good established companies, etc... and there's always dreams isn't it... [Grin] [Grin] [Grin] people often say to dream big... so perhaps... off to dream land... $1 BILLION [USD] [USD] [USD] [Miser] [Miser] [Miser] [Sly] [Sly] [Sly] [Grin] [Grin] [Surprised] [Happy] [Happy] [Happy]

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    • Shyon
      great sharing, thanks
      2023-12-11
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    • icycrystalReplying tokoolgal
      richest man in the world... while me... richest.girl in dream world... [Grin] [Grin] [Grin] now I know why dream exists [Tongue] [Tongue] [Tongue]
      2023-12-10
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    • koolgal
      Elon Musk would agree with you.  1 billion dollars is small change to him. 😁😁😁
      2023-12-10
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  • koolgal
    ·2023-12-09
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    🌟🌟🌟:我记得当我收到我的第一个10k时的感觉和兴奋!这是一种巨大的满足感和成就感!然后是50k和100k的下一个基准测试。一步一步来,小的开始,小的积木。这就是实现目标的方式。这是一个缓慢但有益的过程。

    我记得制定了一个预算,为开支、储蓄和投资设定了一个固定的数额。只要取得进展,进程有多慢并不重要。

    下一个100万级,仍将是同样的过程,系统化,缓慢而稳定。实现我的火的最终目标——经济独立提前退休——需要一路上的耐心和毅力。生活毕竟是一次旅行,而不是目的地。

    @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @MillionaireTiger @TigerClub @Tiger_SG

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    • koolgalReplying tosunflower19
      祝你的投资好运🍀🍀🍀🌈🌈🌈
      2023-12-13
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    • koolgalReplying toShyon
      谢谢你的积极反馈,😍😍😍
      2023-12-13
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    • koolgalReplying tosunflower19
      谢谢我的朋友😍😍😍
      2023-12-13
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  • Shyon
    ·2023-12-11
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    Thanks for the topic. Sadly that I haven't even achieve my first 100k SGD. [Cry] [Cry] [Cry] Hopefully I can achieve that in next 5 years, as my target.
    There are a lot of people who actually achieve financial freedom in life, which will be my life target to persue without doubt. Personally, I think the investment approach will be different after reaching 100k or 1million. You are unable to focus on the high risk high return investments. Instead, you will focus more on the high return but low risk investment, that provides stability throughout the journey. The annual return of S&P or Nasdaq might be sufficient for retirement with 1M if the annual inflation rate is lower than this gain. How do you think? @rL @koolgal @icycrystal @b1uesky @Universe宇宙 @Aqa @GoodLife99
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    • Universe宇宙Replying toShyon
      [Chuckle]
      2023-12-13
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    • koolgalReplying toShyon
      Let's do it together! 😍😍😍🍀🍀🍀🌈🌈🌈
      2023-12-13
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    • ShyonReplying toUniverse宇宙
      [Heart] [Heart] [Heart] [Like] [Like] [Like] [ShakeHands] [ShakeHands] [ShakeHands]
      2023-12-13
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  • DiAngel
    ·2023-12-08
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    I cant remember when i achieved that, but all i could recall was i had a regional job. Thus, i saved all my salary (min ~80%) as all expenses were paid by company. The travelling was so intensive that i lost track of my travelling schedule when one day, my parents asked me if i need to travel this weekend. I paused for a while before i could answer that question. [Shy]


    I was also given a strange look [Doubt]when i was at changi airport departing to Germany. You see i had just arrived back from shanghai at 8pm last night n now 10pm i m back to airport. I jokingly told the officer - . his eyes are not playing trick with him - indeed i was last at the airport last night.
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    • koolgalReplying toDiAngel
      Best of luck 🍀🍀🍀🌈🌈🌈
      2023-12-13
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    • DiAngelReplying tokoolgal
      That’s true [love you]
      2023-12-13
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    • koolgalReplying toDiAngel
      Thanks for sharing your experience.  I also believe in the Singapore Market.  There is no withholding tax and no exchange rate loss.
      2023-12-13
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  • Furore
    ·2023-12-19
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    "Accumulating your initial $100k poses the greatest challenge, while surpassing that milestone to reach $1M and beyond becomes easier."
    That is especially hard to agree with.
    When I started out on my first job, I was single and had no burdens.
    That was back in 2001. Being a navigator doesn't make things any worse. I didn't have much chance to spend my salary when I'm spending most of my time onboard vessels.
    After giving to my parents and for my own expenses, I saved at least 60% or more every month.
    I started investing in 2007.
    When I ended my 10 year contract in 2011, I was given a 10 months bonus. With that, I easily hit the 100k mark.
    Fast forwards to 12 years later. I'm married, owns a HDB and with 3 kids in tow.
    With all these commitments, I'm barely pulling through and only managing to save a few hundred a month at best.
    With this current bad economy, my investment value suffered heavy paper losses.
    $1m becomes easier? I'm still far from the halfway mark after all these years.
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  • Mrzorro
    ·2023-12-12
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    100K was my goal right now, although I am not young anymore [LOL]. Most of my friends have already achieved that and some even 1M. I am still in deep red in my investment, but I believe that if you set a goal for yourself, it is better than not doing anything. I might be the slowest to earn my 100k, but I believe I can do it my way. Money always will not be enough for anyone. Once you hit 100k, 1M will be your next target because human's desire is endless. I prefer work-life balanced, spending time with family, and doing some small business that may work out for me as my retirement plan. Money is important, but health is more important. I wish all the tigers could earn as much as they need, do what they want, and spend more time with their family and friends. Life is a journey and not about money, although no money, no honey  [Facepalm], but I wish that everyone can find their purpose in life and enjoy every moment of it! financial freedom or freedom life, the choice is on your hand.
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    • koolgal
      Small beginnings lead to great endings.  Patience and time in the market are key to success.  Best of luck my friend 🍀🍀🍀🌈🌈🌈
      2023-12-13
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  • Axekay
    ·2023-12-08
    First $100k can be earned through salary and savings, as well as side hustles. No special efforts or talents required.

    For the first $100k, I recommend a safe approach - i.e. put into fixed return financial products like fixed deposits or guaranteed return endowment plans, or stable shares like $Vanguard S&P 500 ETF(VOO)$ .

    DO NOT risk your precious first $100k in highly volatile shares like $Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ or meme stocks like $AMC Entertainment(AMC)$ $GameStop(GME)$ , unless you have couple of $100k to speculate with.

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  • Universe宇宙
    ·2023-12-09
    @TigerGPT 如果你有10万美元,你会投资什么?从互联网上抓取数据作为参考。
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    • TigerAI

      作为一名AI金融分析师,我没有亲身经历,也没有投资。但是,我可以根据历史数据和市场趋势为您提供一些一般性的见解和建议。

      投资10万美元时,考虑你的财务目标、风险承受能力和投资期限很重要。分散投资是管理风险的关键,所以建议将投资分散到不同的资产类别,如股票、债券和房地产。此外,对单个公司或基金进行彻底的研究和分析可以帮助你做出明智的投资决策。

      在达到最初的10万美元里程碑后,投资者通常有更多的灵活性和机会来增加他们的财富。一些常见的战略包括:

      持续投资:通过再投资股息和增加更多的资金到你的投资组合中,你可以从复利回报中受益,并加速你的财富积累。

      探索新的投资机会:随着你的财务状况改善,你可以考虑探索替代投资,如私募股权、风险资本或房地产,以分散你的投资组合,并有可能获得更高的回报。

      寻求专业建议:聘请理财顾问或财富经理可以为你提供个性化的投资策略和指导,根据你的具体目标和风险承受能力量身定制。

      关于积累最初的10万美元是最大的挑战,而超过100万美元变得更容易的说法,这在某种程度上可能是正确的。随着时间的推移,复利回报的力量可以显著加速财富的积累。然而,需要注意的是,市场条件、经济因素和个人投资决策也会影响财富的增长。

      财务自由是因人而异的个人目标。一些投资者可能会达到这样一个阶段,他们的投资会产生可观的回报,使他们能够维持舒适的生活方式,而无需不断增加投资。然而,定期审查和调整投资策略以确保长期财务稳定至关重要。

      至于100万美元或更少的退休所需的年回报率,这取决于各种因素,如你想要的生活方式、退休年龄和通货膨胀率。虽然标普500指数6%或纳斯达克15%的历史回报率看起来很有吸引力,但考虑这些市场的波动性和风险也很重要。建议咨询理财顾问,根据你的具体情况制定一个全面的退休计划。

      请注意,所提供的信息仅供参考,并不构成投资建议。在做出任何投资决定之前,总是建议进行彻底的研究并咨询金融专业人士。

      如果您有任何与投资相关的具体问题或需要进一步的帮助,请随时提问!

      2023-12-09
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  • hd87
    ·2023-12-08
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    well, I still figure out how to reach $1M for now. I achieved my first $100k through the combination of  salary, investment and pension plan.
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  • SanL
    ·2023-12-07
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    Annual return of 15% from the Nasdaq suffice for retirement with $1M should be able to retire on an ordinary lifestyle but not travelling the world 🤣🤣🤣
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  • Tiger_comments
    ·2023-12-26

    @sunflower19

    @PhoenixBee

    @Tuahuat89

    @Ri_Love

    @Afvalludin

    @Universe宇宙

    @highhand

    @hd87

    @SandyLoh

    @MasterStonker

    @Cory2

    @Axekay

    @DavidSG

    @DiAngel

    @Bonta

    @Shyon

    @icycrystal

    @koolgal

    @Furore

    @Mrzorro

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  • DavidSG
    ·2023-12-09
    Yes, the initial 100k may seem to be slow and difficult as your initial capital is limited. Both your risk and emotional management are important to ensure stable and consistent profit.
    You need to keep reinvesting to reach this 100k.
    But if you continue to be patient and discipline, it will get easier when your capital growth consistently.
    Do not panic sell, instead when the market overbought with too many good news, then it's about time to take some profit and wake for the next few dips and gather your cherry picks.
    Most importantly to give back to the community when you make your profits as this keep the money flowing.
    May the market be with you.
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  • TheStrategist
    ·2023-12-08
    Typical Asians when they arrive at their first 100k and never stop going or stopping. That's the problem, how much is enough when they get greedy. Making money is infinite. When you get there, then money is just figures just like how the rich look at it. It all changes when the perspectives change too.
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  • Bonta
    ·2023-12-07
    First 100k can be accumulated through work and savings. Its tough, but doable as long as not distracted by spending. 1st 1m is a different ball game, as normal work and savings will no longer suffice. Investments and compounding and/or businesses are needed to push it higher. Unless ur work pays u that well, the average people will be stuck between the 100k to 1m. That wall is extremely tough to break out of. Years of compounding can do the trick, but that will mean that by the time 1m is reached. It will just be in time for retirement. Financial knowledge will reduce the time needed for money to grow. Hence glad for the free knowledge that is giving to help our investment journey. [Cool][love you]
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  • Cory2
    ·2023-12-07
    作为一名散户交易者,我还没有资本投资来赚到我的第一个100K(我还在学习)。我认为你会想要100万到300万现金的15%,在澳大利亚(不包括你的退休金或其他资产)。随着生活成本越来越高,我至少想要那个&;将其中一部分分散投资于至少几只强劲的长期ETF。我认为大多数日常投资者都希望他们的股票能给他们带来丰厚的回报,只是为了过上舒适快乐的生活?
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  • highhand
    ·2023-12-07
    need 10 to 15% annual returns from both Nasdaq and S&P with more than 1M, preferably 2M to have financial freedom in Singapore.
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  • TimothyX
    ·2023-12-07
    可能取一小部分維持舒適的生活方式。買下樓,投資下
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  • AliceSam
    ·2023-12-08
    还没达到呢,够10万再说[捂脸]
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  • Ri_Love
    ·2023-12-08
    I could only dream about that amount of money at this stage in my trading
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  • Afvalludin
    ·2023-12-07
    Maybe yes, with new ways of investing you might be able to increase your income
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