Why I Don't Include 'Play Money' In My Investment Portfolio
#Financial Literacy #InvestingOdds are high that your play money will eventually lose to a diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds. It’s a research-based fact.…
The Great Wealth-Building Strategy That's Like An Olympic Wrestling Match
#Financial Literacy #InvestingOne of my wrestlers was desperate. Another middle school kid had him tied up on the mat and it was clear Chris was going to lose.…
Gold Is Like A Ten-Person Life-Raft Now
#Financial Literacy #MindsetGold is much like a 10-person lifeboat. It usually sits neglected as cruise line guests dance to Shakira. However, when small waves tip a few dinner…
Value And Growth Investors: Don't Get Fooled By The Norse God, Loki
#Mindset #Investing #Financial LiteracyIf you are an investor who owns an all-in-one portfolio ETF, stick to it. If you are an investor who owns a global stock ETF and…
What Percentage Should You Have In Stocks vs Bonds?
#Financial Literacy #InvestingIn this video, I shed some light on the question.…
Why Do Index Funds Win?
#Financial Literacy #Index FundsWhy do index funds and ETFs beat most actively managed funds? How do we know that index funds will continue to beat active management, decade after…
What Is An Index Fund?
#Financial Literacy #Index Funds #InvestingPlenty of people know they should invest in low-cost index funds or ETFs, instead of actively managed products. But what exactly is an index fund? In this video, I provide the background for these products and explain how they work.…
Stock Market Investing For Beginners Part 3
#Financial Literacy #InvestingIf you go to a bank or speak to a financial advisor about investing, most investment salespeople will recommend actively managed mutual funds. Whether you choose…
How Would I Sell Actively Managed Mutual Funds?
#Talks and Interviews #Financial Literacy #LifestyleI enjoyed speaking to Jared Herzog for AssetBuilder’s Keep It Simple podcast. We chatted about how and why I became involved in investing, how…
What Are The Benefits and The Pitfalls of Early Financial Independence?
#Talks and Interviews #Lifestyle #Financial LiteracyIt was such a pleasure to meet Robin Powell during my visit to Dubai in November. He has created some of the world’s most…