# Investing in Your 20s – Take the Match, Open a Roth IRA, and Own Stocks

- Source: Money Crashers
- Published: 2026-11-04T22:20:00+00:00
- Category: Markets
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Money you invest in your 20s has about 40 years to grow, so small amounts go far. Contribute enough to your 401(k) to get the full employer match, open a Roth IRA while your tax rate is low, and invest both accounts mostly in stocks through a target-date or broad stock index fund. Source

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