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MI299: Index Investing Simplified w/ Nicole Lapin

Oct 17, 2023

Author and founder of the Money News Network, Nicole Lapin, simplifies investing and discusses the importance of starting now. She explains the power of compounding and index fund investing and highlights the use of AI in personal finances.

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Nicole Lapin

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Quick takeaways

Starting early in financial planning and investing is crucial, as time is the most valuable asset and one doesn't need a lot of money to begin.

Nicole Lapin aims to simplify complex financial concepts to empower individuals in taking control of their financial lives, emphasizing the importance of financial education and challenging common mental barriers.

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The Power of Starting Early

The podcast emphasizes the importance of starting early in financial planning and investing. It's highlighted that one doesn't need a lot of money to start, but rather time is the most valuable asset. The episode discusses the misconception that people are too old to begin and emphasizes the significance of taking action today.

Introduction

2min

Simplifying Financial Concepts and Opening up the Dialogue

7min

Bullying, Reflection, and Investing

7min

The Power of Compounding and Index Fund Investing

8min

Stock Bond Mix and Optimizing Portfolio Mix

3min

Employee Benefits, Leadership Training, and Airbnb Opportunities

3min

The Role of AI in Finance and Investing

16min

Kyle Grieve chats with Nicole Lapin about Nicole’s background in finance and how she got to where she is today on her own, why finances seem daunting to some people and what we can do about it, the simple things you need to know to start investing today, the reason starting now is so important, how AI is helping to improve investing for everybody, and much, much more!

Nicole Lapin is the author of 5 books on personal finance and the founder of the Money News Network. She hosts The Money Rehab With Nicole Lapin daily podcast. Nicole was an anchor for CNN and CNBC. Now she spends most of her time helping educate people to improve their financial situations.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro.

03:43 - Why financial jargon keeps us in the dark on our finances.

03:47 - Why discussing finances are so taboo.

05:17 - The positive and negative effects of compound interest.

07:08 - What you need to know to get started in investing.

09:18 - A very simple index fund strategy.

17:20 - The importance of time in compounding.

27:29 - The use of AI in helping with personal finances.

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BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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