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ETF vs Stock: Invest to Be Bill Gates (or Just Be in the Bar)?

Post author By Chris
Post date November 7, 2020
Post last updated date Last Updated: November 23, 2020
10 Comments on ETF vs Stock: Invest to Be Bill Gates (or Just Be in the Bar)?

ETF vs Stock represented by a bar room comparison of net worth averages being thrown off by extremes.

Investment strategy can make you rich at the risk of losing it all or offer average returns (which might be enough!). What’s better for you? Read ETF vs stock.

Tags Financial Independence, Investing, Tactics

Finance

Buy vs Rent and Invest: Planning for Financial Independence

Post author By Chris
Post date October 4, 2020
Post last updated date Last Updated: July 23, 2022
30 Comments on Buy vs Rent and Invest: Planning for Financial Independence

When debating the buy vs rent and invest question we mustn't forget that homeownership often involves debt leverage which means our asset can easily be a liability. Just look to the Great Recession of 2008-2009.

Here’s how to analyze your own buy vs rent and invest scenario, deciding to invest in either needs to be part of your financial independence plan!

Tags Financial Independence, Investing, Story, Tactics

Finance

When to Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest Extra Capital

Post author By Chris
Post date September 30, 2020
Post last updated date Last Updated: October 29, 2020
7 Comments on When to Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest Extra Capital

Should you pay off your mortgage or invest when you have extra money available? Pictured: the childhood home I remember best.

Should you pay off your mortgage or invest extra money? Besides the return on investment difference, sometimes you want to reduce your income.

Tags Financial Independence, Investing, Story, Tactics

Finance

Be a Disciplined Investor: Avoid the Behavior Gap

Post author By Chris
Post date September 15, 2020
2 Comments on Be a Disciplined Investor: Avoid the Behavior Gap

Mind the Behavior Gap and become a Disciplined Investor.

A diversified portfolio isn’t enough: learn to be a disciplined investor to avoid the behavior gap. Behavioral finance teaches us about investment biases.

Tags Financial Independence, Investing, Tactics

Finance

VTSAX vs VTI: Which Vanguard Fund Wins? (+5 Alternatives)

Post author By Chris
Post date August 31, 2020
Post last updated date Last Updated: May 29, 2023
41 Comments on VTSAX vs VTI: Which Vanguard Fund Wins? (+5 Alternatives)

Slices of over 3,000 public companies in the US purchased in moments with low fees: VTSAX vs VTI and some alternative choices.

VTSAX vs VTI: which should you choose for your portfolio? Learn the pros and cons of these Vanguard funds and discover 5 more options for diversification.