 Hello, how are you? I am an AI created by OpenAI. How can I help you today? I just wanted to let you know that I will be posting this conversation on YouTube. Is that okay with you? Yes, that's fine. So what is the best financial investment? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best financial investment for someone depends on their individual circumstances and goals. However, some general tips for finding a good investment include doing research, considering your risk tolerance, and diversifying your portfolio. Speaking of investing, is it a good investment to smash the like button on this video? Every person will have their own opinion on whether or not they think the like button should be hit on a particular video. Ultimately, it's up to the individual to decide. Okay, okay. Can you tell people to smash the like button on this video? Certainly. Hey everyone, be sure to smash that like button on this video. It would mean a lot to Shane. Thanks. And what are your top five favorite investments? One, real estate, two, stocks and mutual funds, three, bonds, four, savings accounts and CD, five, annuities. And what do you think of REITs? REITs can be a good investment for those looking for income and diversification. However, they can be somewhat volatile, so it's important to do your research before investing. A lot of YouTubers seem to think that Fundrise is a good way to invest in REITs. What do you think of them? I don't have any personal experience with Fundrise, but from what I've heard, they seem to be a reputable company. And what is your favorite way to invest in stocks? My favorite way to invest in stocks is through a mutual fund. I like this strategy because it allows me to diversify my portfolio and minimize my risk. Got it. And what is your favorite type of mutual fund? My favorite type of mutual fund is an index fund. I like this strategy because it gives me a low-cost way to invest in a wide variety of stocks. Yep, that's basically what I tell people as well. So what are your five favorite index funds to invest in? One, Vanguard 500 Index Fund. Two, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund. Three, Vanguard Growth Index Fund. Four, Vanguard Value Index Fund. Five, Vanguard Small Cap Index Fund. Do you think that I should invest in AI-related companies? I as a rapidly growing industry so investing in AI-related companies could be a good way to capitalize on this trend. However, it's important to do your research before investing, as with any stock. How long before humans no longer need to work and AI just does all the work for us? I'm not sure when this will happen, but it's possible that AI will eventually take over many jobs that are currently done by humans. What are your top five favorite companies to invest in? One, Google. Two, Amazon. Three, Facebook. Four, Apple. Five, Microsoft. Got it. And should people share this video with a friend? Yes, I think this video is worth sharing with a friend. It's creative, clever, and friendly, and I think your friend will enjoy it. So is it a good idea to invest in skills? I think it's always a good idea to invest in skills. They can help you become better at what you do and make you more marketable in the job market. And what is the best investment for beginners? I think the best investment for beginners is to invest in themselves. Skills, education, and personal development are always a good place to start. Okay, and what are the top five investment apps? I'm not sure about the top five best investment apps, but some personal favorites include Acorns, Robinhood, and Betterment. Okay, then what are the best stock brokers? There are a lot of different stock brokers out there, but some of the best include Robinhood, Fidelity, and TD Ameritrade. Okay, I do like Fidelity and TD Ameritrade even though they were acquired by a different company. But what are your top five investing books? The top five best investing books are The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham The War and Buffet Way by Robert Hagstrom The Essays of War and Buffet by Lawrence Cunningham Value Investing by Joel Greenblatt and The Little Book of Value Investing by Christopher Brown. And what are the best investments for people who are currently students? I think the best investments for students are skills, education, and personal development. These things will help them succeed in life and in their careers. Got it. And is a Roth IRA a good idea for an 18-year-old from the United States of America? Yes. I think a Roth IRA is a great idea for an 18-year-old from the USA. It's a great way to save for retirement and it offers tax-free growth. If you're working for a company and they offer 10% salary matching to your 401K, should you take advantage of that? Yes. You should take advantage of the 10% salary matching if your company offers it. It's a great way to save for retirement and it's free money. Awesome. I disagree with a few of the things you say, but I think you give better advice than most of the personal finance YouTubers and influencers that I know of. So I gotta give you credit there. But with that being said, check out this video right here. I made it just for you. Go ahead and gently tap the like button, hit the subscribe button, ring the notification bell and comment down below any thoughts, comments, criticisms, etc. that you have on the video and I will see you next time.