Slow and steady wins the race
Hi, I’m Tae.
I like money, but I’m slow.
So I help people build wealth slowly — simple investing, smarter taxes, and a plan you’ll actually stick to.
Free tools
Run your own numbers.
Three of my most-used calculators. Free, simple, and built around the slow and steady approach.
Have you already saved enough?
Coast FI Calculator
See if your savings can grow on their own to fund retirement — even if you stopped saving today.
Use it free →What can slow and steady really do?
Compound Interest Calculator
Watch small, steady contributions grow into real wealth over time.
Use it free →Which funds should you actually own?
Best Funds Identifier
Find simple, low-cost funds that fit how you invest — without the guesswork.
Use it free →Not sure where to begin?
Take a quick quiz. Get a plan.
Answer a few questions and get a free, personalized next step.
What I believe
Wealth is built quietly.
The tortoise didn’t win by being fast. He won by never stopping. These few rules guide everything I teach.
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Consistency beats speed.
Small, steady steps compound into real wealth. The secret is not stopping.
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Boring investing works.
Low-cost index funds, held for a long time, beat most hot tips, stock picks, and expensive advisors.
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Simple beats clever.
Fewer accounts, fewer funds, fewer decisions. A plan you’ll actually stick to beats a perfect one you won’t.
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Money should serve your life.
The goal isn’t the biggest number. It’s security, freedom, and time for the people you love.
Work with me
Want a clear plan — and someone to build it with?
The Financial Tortoise Community is my private program for people who want to simplify their money, invest with confidence, and stop second-guessing — with 1:1 help from me.
Next enrollment opens January 2027. Waitlist members get 24-hour early access.
“Having one-on-one meeting time with Tae where I can ask personal and specific questions and get Tae’s insight has been incredible!”
Peter, Creative Director“Joining Tae’s community was one of the best financial decisions I’ve made. His simple approach makes sense and has given me the confidence to map my own economic path.”
Catherine, Scientist“Speaking with Tae was so helpful and cleared a lot of things regarding 529, Backdoor Roth, and clarified my mindset about investing. Thanks!”
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