Looking for the world’s simplest portfolio? VTSAX and VBLTX are two of the best index funds out there, and when combined with some cash, they make a perfect 2-fund portfolio. In this post, I explain the rationale behind this strategy, sample allocation by life stage as well as some alternative funds.

The margin of safety. We know it’s important, but how many of us intentionally plan these into our lives? According to google maps, it takes exactly 22 minutes to drive from our home to the closest supermarket. But if you’ve driven a car for any period of time you know we should leave some buffer room. So in this post, I want to share with you 8 ways to create more margin of safety.

It's important to periodically rebalance your portfolio to ensure that you're taking on the right amount of risk. In this post, we'll show you different strategies to rebalance your portfolio.

Are you looking to retire faster? If so, you're not alone. In this post, I'll share five investment strategies that can help you reach your retirement goals sooner.

Investments are made for a wide range of needs. One could be saving for one’s retirement which can be many decades away. Another could be saving to buy a house in 5 years. So in this post we are going to review the 5 levels of “Hierarchy of Investment Needs” so you can use it as a framework to help you prioritize your money.

There's a lot of talk these days about the buy and hold investment strategy. But is it really as great as people say? In this post, I take a look at the buy and hold strategy and show why it doesn't always work.

In this post, we take a look at the FZROX $0 Fee Fund and ask the question: is it too good to be true? FZROX has been making waves in the investment world with their promise of no fees. But what's the catch? Is this fund too good to be true, or is it actually a great investment?

The 3-fund portfolio strategy is a simple, low-cost way to build a diversified investment portfolio. By owning just three simple low-cost index funds, a total US equity, a total US bond, and a total international equity, all of us can outperform the vast majority of mutual funds out there. But what if we want to add a bit more flavor to our 3-fund portfolio? What would be a good addition? So in this post we are going to talk about the 5 most popular 4th additions to the 3-fund portfolio strategy.

When it comes to investing, you want to make sure you're doing everything possible to increase your returns. In this post, I share eight different strategies you can use to achieve just that.

The bond market has fallen by more than double digits recently. But I’m still buying. In this post, I'll explain what's happening in the bond market and what it means for investors.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to their finances is overcomplicating things. Don't make this mistake with your portfolio - keep it simple. In this post, I'll share four ways people unnecessarily overcomplicate their portfolio and how you can avoid them.

As the year comes to a close, it's important to make sure you're taking advantage of all the opportunities available to you in order to maximize your returns. In this post, we'll go over a checklist of things you should do before the end of the year in order to set yourself up for success in 2023.

There's a reason Warren Buffett is one of the richest people in the world. He understands that when others are fearful, we should be greedy. But what does this really mean? In this post, we'll explore this old-school saying in more detail.

When it comes to choosing the best Fidelity funds to buy and hold forever, there are a few key factors you'll want to keep in mind. In this post, we'll walk you through five of our favorite options and explain why they might be perfect for your portfolio.

In this post, I'm going to show you how to build a 3-fund portfolio. This is an extremely effective way to invest in the stock market and I'll walk you through each step so that you can easily follow along.

Asset allocation is one of the most important concepts in investing. In this post, we'll define asset allocation, discuss the benefits and risks of various asset classes, and provide some tips on how to create an effective asset allocation for your portfolio.

In this post, I'll compare VTSAX and VFIAX and explain why I prefer the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund, VTSAX. Both funds are excellent options for long-term investors, but there are some key differences that you should be aware of before making your decision.

In this post, I compare the performance of an index fund to a rental property. I use my personal real world example so you can see how each investment would fared over the past 5 years.

There are many options when it comes to investing, but which order should you invest in them? In this post, I'll share with you the optimal order for investing your money.

In this post, you will learn about the five biggest mistakes people make when investing in the stock market. You'll also learn how to avoid these costly mistakes and protect your hard-earned money.