For a long time now I have been skeptical of hedge funds. When the research clearly shows active managers fail to out perform broad-based index funds like VTSAX over time, how could hedge funds? Especially considering active stock funds charge expense ratios (ERs) ranging from ~.5 to 2% while hedge funds take 2%, plus 20%… [Continue Reading]
Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: The Best Card for Travel Rewards
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card has always been a favorite among travelers, and now it offers even more reasons to love it. The big sign-on bonus and recently introduced additional perks have elevated this card’s appeal, making it a must-have for those seeking flexible and valuable travel rewards. With the introduction of Chase Ultimate Rewards®… [Continue Reading]
Things important, and unimportant
Photo by Megan Ruth on Unsplash Important: Investing for the long-term. Think decades. My holding period for VTSAX is forever, other than maybe selling a few shares while living on my portfolio. I am investing for generations. Unimportant: Market Crashes. These are an expected part of the process, like blizzards in New England and hurricanes… [Continue Reading]
Develop Your Skills and Talents
By Shawn Jenkins and Jonathan Mendonsa Shawn Have you ever considered your career to be like a brokerage account for financial freedom? You want to make the most of what’s in your account—or career—but you also want to do things to grow the account. In terms of a career, that translates to increasing your income…. [Continue Reading]
When Your Country Becomes a Global Outcast
Last time I shared with you a story from my new book Pathfinders from a reader in Ukraine, Roman Koshovskyi, titled Staying the Course in War-Time. Today we hear from Artem Voronov, a reader in central Russia, on what staying the course looks like when your country has become a global outcast . Last May,… [Continue Reading]
Staying the Course in War-Time
Last May, when I announced I had inked a deal with Harriman House to publish my new book, Pathfinders, I invited those of you who had embraced The Simple Path to Wealth to share your stories. The response was amazing and, unfortunately, there were simply to many to include them all. Those that we have… [Continue Reading]
Pathfinders update from Hh
Greetings! As the holidays end and the New Year begins, we wanted to update you on everything PATHFINDERS-related. First of all, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who submitted their story last year! We were overwhelmed by the number, quality and range of entries. Which was an excellent problem to have! The next few months were spent reading… [Continue Reading]
A New Chapter for Chautauqua
Happy New Year! Chautauqua is one of my favorite things to look forward to each year. It is a life changing event for those who attend, and a constant source of new friendships and continuing time with old friends. Since the first one in Ecuador in 2013 they have brought joy to my heart. After… [Continue Reading]
Season’s Greetings!!
Before the week slips away I just wanted to take a moment to wish you and yours…. A very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful Holiday Season Here’s to a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
Fun with numbers: Historic Stock Market Returns
I’ve just finished writing the foreword for Akaisha & Billy Kaderli’s new upcoming book The Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement, A New Perspective. To help, they sent me a draft copy for review. It is a great read full of humor, wisdom and practical advice. In it they share this cool calculator… Historic Stock Market Returns …and, figuring… [Continue Reading]
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