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Asset Allocation Strategies for Retirees - Rick Ferri

Asset Allocation Strategies: Insights from Rick Ferri

October 10, 2024

Asset allocation is a critical component of effective investing, providing a framework for managing risk and maximizing returns. In a recent episode of the Forget About Money podcast featuring Rick Ferri, a leading expert in passive investing, the intricacies of asset allocation strategies were thoroughly explored. Drawing on his unique journey from Marine Corps fighter pilot to…

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Factor Investing Can You Really Beat the Market - Dan Huffman

Factor Investing: A Strategy for Optimizing Your Portfolio

October 9, 2024

Factor investing has become an increasingly popular strategy among investors seeking to maximize returns beyond what traditional index funds like VTSAX and chill can offer. This investment approach involves tilting portfolios towards specific factors—such as size, value, and momentum—that have historically delivered above-average returns. Factor investing can be an effective tool for long-term growth and can appeal to those in…

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Fire Your Financial Advisor

Fire Your Financial Advisor: 10 Reasons to Take Charge of Your Financial Future

September 25, 2023

In recent years, the call to fire your financial advisor has grown louder, echoing in the corridors of investment circles, especially those…

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Halloween Hacks

Halloween Hacks for a Wallet-Friendly Celebration

September 19, 2023

Halloween, the season of spooks and thrills, is upon us. While the festivities bring joy and excitement, they can sometimes be accompanied…

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Monthly Payments

Monthly Payments Can Keep You Poor!

September 14, 2023

In the modern era of convenience and instant gratification, the allure of “Monthly Payments” schemes seems too good to resist. From gadgets…

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100 Envelope Challenge

100 Envelope Challenge 2024: Unlocking Your Savings Potential One Envelope at a Time

September 7, 2023

The Growing Trend of the 100 Envelope Challenge: In recent years, the 100 Envelope Challenge has captured the imaginations and ignited the…

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Quality over Quantity

Quality over Quantity May Actually Save You Money

September 1, 2023

In today’s bustling marketplace, the saying “Quality Over Quantity” isn’t just an old adage—it’s a guiding light for smart purchasing decisions. As…

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Costs of Smoking: Quit and Cash In

The Financial Costs of Smoking: Quit and Cash In!

August 15, 2023

Throughout the decades, smoking has earned its reputation as a lethal habit, with a multitude of scientific studies highlighting its links to…

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Why is the Market Down Today

Why is the Market Down Today? Should You Even Care?

August 9, 2023

Markets fluctuate for a myriad of reasons, and understanding why the market is down today requires a nuanced grasp of the diverse…

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What to Do When You Retire

What to Do When You Retire? You Choose!

August 8, 2023

What to Do When You Are Retired? It’s easy to dream about your eventual retirement. Many of us envision traveling, spending more…

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Barbie and Ken Prenup

Barbie and Ken’s Prenup Parable

July 26, 2023

Once upon a time, in the glamorous city of Hollywood, Barbie and Ken weren’t just the global toy sensations but also blockbuster…

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