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What’s the Difference Between Large-Cap, Mid-Cap, and Small-Cap?
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What’s the Difference Between Large-Cap, Mid-Cap, and Small-Cap?

Posted on September 15, 2021September 27, 2021 by Matthew

Breaking down some common investing terms 📈

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The Math That Explains Why Saving the First 100k Is So Tough
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The Math That Explains Why Saving the First 100k Is So Tough

Posted on August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 by Matthew

It took me 10 years to save my first 100k. And then it only took about a year to cross over 150k. It turns out,…

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What Should I Do With My 401k Right Now?
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What Should I Do With My 401k Right Now?

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Matthew

For most people, the easiest way to start investing is through their 401k plan at work. In fact, you may already be enrolled and contributing…

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Which is Better: VFIAX or VTSAX? The S&P 500 vs. the Total Market
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Which is Better: VFIAX or VTSAX? The S&P 500 vs. the Total Market

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by Matthew

I’m a big fan of investing the simple way with low-cost index funds like those offered from Vanguard. Instead of trying to actively beat the…

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Use the 90/10 Rule When You’re Tempted to Make a Speculative Investment
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Use the 90/10 Rule When You’re Tempted to Make a Speculative Investment

Posted on August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 by Matthew

My investing life is pretty boring. All of my money goes to low-cost, total stock market index funds. Most of this is automated and happens…

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Will the Stock Market Always Go Up?
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Will the Stock Market Always Go Up?

Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 by Matthew

Here’s the million-dollar question: Will the stock market always go up? One way of answering is with a simple “no.” Eventually, the sun will die…

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VXUS vs VTI: A Comparison of Two Vanguard ETF’s
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VXUS vs VTI: A Comparison of Two Vanguard ETF’s

Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by Matthew

The simple way of describing the difference between VXUS and VTI is that one is an international stock market index fund, and one is a…

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Buy High, Sell Low: The Psychology of Losing Money Investing
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Buy High, Sell Low: The Psychology of Losing Money Investing

Posted on July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 by Matthew

Everyone knows that the basic strategy of investing is to buy low, sell high. This seems pretty easy. Get your money out of the market…

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Is Investing In The Stock Market Gambling?
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Is Investing In The Stock Market Gambling?

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 by Matthew

Human beings are naturally terrible at gauging risk. Here’s one example: Many people are scared of flying, but not many are scared of driving. Both…

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How Long Does it Realistically Take To Save a  Million Dollars?
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How Long Does it Realistically Take To Save a Million Dollars?

Posted on July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 by Matthew

I’m reading a fascinating book right now called The Millionaire Fast Lane by MJ DeMarco. In the book, he does the normal personal finance routine…

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