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I don't know what to do. Please help

I am a 24 male and still in college. I'm thinking of making music my major so I really need to learn how to manage money well. Do you have any advice for me?

What do you think is the best program to use to keep track of all your finances?

Right now, I have about $50,000 in one utility stock and I get money from it every three months (about $300 every 3 months). Should I just keep this the way it is?

I have about $500 in a 401k but I need to transfer it to an IRA because I no longer work at that job. I would like to retire when I'm in my 60's. I don't know what kind of IRA to get.

Right now my income is extremely varied upon random jobs.

I have somewhat of a moderate risk tolerance.

I have almost no investment experience.

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  • Astaroth
    Astaroth Posts: 5,444 Forumite
    You would probably be best asking on a forum based in the USA rather than the UK as investment vehicles/ tax implications etc are significantly different here.
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  • oh... I didn't relize this was based in the UK lol

    Do you know of a active forum like this for the USA? I'm having problems finding one.

    I'm curious, how did you know I wasn't in the UK?
  • I'm curious, how did you know I wasn't in the UK?

    $, 401K plan, college majors etc
  • RoCas
    RoCas Posts: 3,929 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'm curious, how did you know I wasn't in the UK?

    Don't look behind you now ... but we're watching :p
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