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Catching Up to FI

Simplicity, Empathy, Leadership, Robots, Oh My! | Jeremy Schneider | 056

Jan 21, 2024
Meet Jeremy Schneider, the passionate financial educator behind Personal Finance Club and Nectarine. He delves into the value of robo-advisors, constructing a portfolio, his views on cryptocurrency, and common financial mistakes. Jeremy's new venture democratizes access to financial advice and he encourages simplicity, avoiding lifestyle creep and complex investing.
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Quick takeaways

  • Investing doesn't need to be complex; target date index funds provide a simple, diversified portfolio.
  • Robo-advisors automate investing based on risk tolerance and goals, offering diversified portfolios and tax-loss harvesting services.

Deep dives

Simplicity and Target Date Index Funds

Investing doesn't need to be complex. Target date index funds, like the ones offered by Vanguard, provide a simple, diversified portfolio in a single fund. These funds automatically adjust your asset allocation based on your target retirement year, gradually shifting to a more conservative mix of stocks and bonds as you approach retirement. This simple approach avoids the pitfalls of trying to time the market or pick individual stocks, and instead focuses on consistent, long-term investing.

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