How to Build a Three Fund Portfolio

A three fund portfolio is a simple approach to investing that, as the name suggests, involves just three mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. In just three funds, an investor can build a diversified, low cost portfolio that’s easy to manage. Popularized by the Bogleheads, the three fund portfolio is one of several “Lazy Portfolios.”  But…

Lump Sum Investing Vs. Dollar Cost Averaging–Which Is Best?

You’ve just come into some money. Whether it’s a bonus, a tax refund, inheritance, or from the sale of a business, a big question is how do you invest the money. Is it better to invest it all at once, or should you spread the investments out over time? In this article we’ll compare lump…

How A 1% Investment Fee Can Cost You $1,000,000 (Or More)

Investment fees can wreck havoc on your wealth. Think bull in a china shop destruction. What’s worse is that it can happen without you even knowing. The fees seem small and insignificant while they drain your portfolio of its earning potential. In this article, we’ll look at just how costly investment fees can be and…

How to Calculate Your Net Worth (and Why it Matters)

Your net worth, more than any other financial metric, gives you a window into your financial health. In one number you see the affects of every financial decision you’ve ever made. Here’s why its so important and how to track your net worth for free. I’m going to make a bold and controversial claim about…

Mutual Funds vs ETFs–Here’s Why Mutual Funds Win

In this article, we’re going to look at the differences between exchange traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. In past videos (check out my YouTube channel) I’ve mentioned that for long-term buy and hold investors, I don’t see any reason that we need to bother with ETFs. That’s sparked some emails and comments from folks…