Diversification Beyond Stocks — What I Did and Why
For the first few years I invested, I was 100% in index funds. Simple, low-cost, and consistent. But as my…
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Thinking About Debt – When to Pay It Off vs. Invest
When I graduated college, I had a mix of student loans and credit card debt. I was making $15 an…
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What Should I Invest in After a Total Market ETF?
So you’ve started investing — maybe you’ve followed the advice to put your first $100 into a Total Stock Market…
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How I Knew I Was Ready for High-Risk, High-Return Investments
There’s a lot of hype out there — crypto, AI stocks, speculative funds, and startup investing. You hear stories about…
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Why Maxing Out Your 401(k) Is One of the Smartest Moves You Can Make
If you’ve ever been told to “max out your 401(k),” you might be wondering — why is that such a…
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Trading vs. Investing – What’s The Difference (And Why I Don’t Trade
One of the biggest misconceptions people have is that investing means picking stocks, watching charts, and timing the market. That’s…
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How We Saved $6,000 a Month (Without Feeling Deprived)
When people hear that my wife and I saved $6,000 per month for several years, their first reaction is usually: “That sounds…
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The $2 Million Mistake: What My Grandfather’s Portfolio Taught Me About Fees
One of the most important investing lessons I ever learned came from watching what happened to my grandfather’s retirement savings….
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I Lost 10% of My Retirement in a Week — Here’s Why I’m Still Investing During This Market Downturn
I Lost 10% of My Retirement in a Week — And Why I’m Still Investing During This Market Downturn Right…