Ask HTM - Insurance You Want to Avoid, Investing in Carbon Credits, & Getting Priced Out of the Housing Market #853

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1 - Is it worth investing in my employer offered 401k even if the options are limited?

2 - Why is my index fund losing money when the market has only been going up?

3 - What is the best way to invest in carbon credits and which funds do you guys recommend?

4 - Should I continue to keep a large amount of cash in savings if I’m planning to buy a home or should I invest it due to rising home prices?

 

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