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What’s the Difference Between Mutual Funds, Index Funds, and ETFs?
Every white coat investor needs to understand the basics of mutual funds. They are, and should be, the mainstay of investing. The post What’s t…
I FIREd with Index Funds, She FIREd with Rentals: Which is Better (& Faster)?
There’s no arguing that real estate and stocks are the two most proven ways to build wealth, but which one comes out on top in a race to FIRE? Stay […
Will Equal Weighted Index Funds Outperform Their Benchmark Indexes?
In large cap and mid cap indexes, equal weighted index funds outperform their underlying benchmark indexes, and probably should be in your portfolio.…
Managers Don’t Beat Markets (Why Index Funds Are the Best Way to Invest in the Stock Market)
Many investors, even white coat investors, think they or their money manager can beat the market. Here's why they're all probably wrong. The post Man…
The Only Thing I’m “Panic Buying” is Shares of My Favorite Index Fund
If you could go back 10 years and buy a few things at 2015 prices, what would you grab? Maybe a brand-new fridge for $800 when they sell for $1,200 t…
Has the FIRE Formula Changed? Why 100% Index Funds Isn’t the Answer
Is a 100% index fund portfolio no longer the FIRE formula? The market has changed, and maybe your portfolio allocation needs to change with it. With …
Buffett’s Way vs. Index Funds
Warren Buffett is great. Index funds area also great. But they are not the same! How do we square that circle?
Are Index Funds a Bubble?
Lanju Photografie, Unsplash Recently a friend reached out asking for my take on concerns raised in this article: What Goes Up I hate these kin…
