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- The post reflects a common dilemma for young investors: whether to invest in an uncertain market near all-time highs. The advice sought includes high-yield savings accounts, bonds, or buying and holding equities. The mention of using prediction markets like Kalshi for high-risk, high-reward bets suggests a misunderstanding of risk management for long-term savings. Overall, the post highlights investor uncertainty but has minimal direct market influence.
Hello! I'm a 23yo who's saved up a measly 1,500 of long-term savings and I was wondering what people's takes were on the best moves to reliably invest the money? My family says its better to hold onto cash rn, but I figure, even with such an unstable market, it's still better to not just leave the cash sitting. Is a 3+% savings account maybe the best option for now until markets (maybe) calm down, or should I do bonds, or what? Or is it better to buy at the highs since its a longterm investment?
I've also considered the high-rate returns offered by buying "no" options for obvious outcomes like JD Vance becoming president in 2029 through casinos like Kalshi and whatnot lol
Thank you very much!