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A smiling woman looking at her investment graphs on both her computer and cell phone to represent Vanguard's Total Market Index Funds.

Investing, Simplified: How Vanguard’s Total Market Index Funds Make It Easy

Put your quest for financial independence on easy mode with Vanguard’s total market index funds. The company offers some of the best total market exchange-traded … Read more

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14 Harsh Truths About Real Estate Investing & How To Win Despite Them

Financial gurus and money bros constantly bombard the financial independence space with the same advice: real estate investing is the key to wealth. The stories … Read more

A happy investor uses his phone, while his computer shows investment gains behind him.

Behold the Magic of Compound Interest and Start Growing Wealth Today

Do you dream of living off a fat investment portfolio? Unless you’re already wealthy, you need compound interest. When your interest compounds, your investments grow … Read more

An upset couple sitting on the couch while their roof leaks, to represent real estate horror stories.

15 Shocking Real Estate Horror Stories that Will Make You Think Twice About Investing

Financial gurus claim that investing in real estate is a surefire path to wealth and eventually, financial freedom. But it’s not as easy as it … Read more

An investor holds an hourglass in his palm, while a stock chart shows ups and downs, along with long term growth to represent dollar cost averaging.

Discover Why Dollar Cost Averaging Works Best for Normal Folks Like Us

Are you looking for hot investment tips to win big in the market? You’ve come to the wrong place. I’m not a fan of anything … Read more

A broker on the floor of the Stock Exchange with his hands on his head due to economic turmoil. The image represents how to prepare for a market crash.

Economic Turmoil is on the Horizon. Here’s How to Prepare for a Market Crash

A stock market crash is coming. We don’t know when. We don’t know why. But we do know it will happen. Although we never know … Read more

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Avert the Worst Recession Woes: What To Do When The Stock Market Crashes

Markets can’t go up forever. There’s a constant ebb and flow to economies; sometimes they’re up, and sometimes down. On occasion, they crash, causing massive … Read more

Graphic of a woman holding a piggy bank in one hand and an investment bank in the other, trying to decide what to do with her money.

Should You Save or Invest Your Money? It’s Not as Simple as You Think

Every expert has a different opinion on whether you should save or invest your money. Some scream that you must have at least $1000 saved … Read more

A man sits in front of a computer, tracking a stock as it rises, to represent unrealized gains.

Unrealized Gains Look Good on Paper, But Did You Really Make Money?

The economic outlook is fantastic, so your portfolio soared in value. You’ve made so much money! But did you? Unrealized gains make it look like … Read more

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Realized vs Unrealized Gains and Losses: Know the Difference to Win at Investing

Investing in stocks is like riding a roller coaster. It’s up, it’s down, and suddenly you’re upside down, spinning in a whirlwind, only to quickly … Read more