Investing

Investing for regular people. Index funds, dollar-cost averaging, tax-advantaged accounts, and how to start with any budget.

10 articles
December 21, 2025 · 3 min read

Diversification: The Only Free Lunch in Investing

Economists call it the only "free lunch" in investing. Here is what diversification actually buys you.

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December 7, 2025 · 4 min read

Bear Markets: How to Stay Sane

Bear markets are inevitable, painful, and hugely profitable for investors who do not panic. Here is the playbook.

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November 16, 2025 · 4 min read

When to Sell: The Hardest Question in Investing

Buying is easy. Selling is the hardest psychological challenge in investing. Here are the rules that work.

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November 2, 2025 · 3 min read

How to Read a Stock Chart Without Being Intimidated

Stock charts look intimidating until you learn the four things that actually matter. Here they are.

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October 26, 2025 · 3 min read

What is Compound Interest (And Why Einstein Loved It)

Albert Einstein supposedly called compound interest "the eighth wonder of the world." Here is why.

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October 19, 2025 · 3 min read

Tax-Advantaged Accounts: IRA, 401k, Roth Explained

IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k), HSA. Six letters that can save you tens of thousands in taxes, if you understand them.

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October 5, 2025 · 3 min read

Stocks vs Crypto vs Real Estate: A Realistic Comparison

Three classic paths to wealth. None of them is universally best. Here is what each one is actually good at.

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September 14, 2025 · 3 min read

The 3-Fund Portfolio for Absolute Beginners

Three funds. One decision. A complete portfolio that has beaten 90% of professional managers over 30 years.

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September 7, 2025 · 3 min read

Index Funds Explained in Plain English

An index fund is the closest thing investing has to a free lunch. Here is exactly what it is and why it wins.

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August 31, 2025 · 3 min read

Dollar-Cost Averaging: The Boring Strategy That Wins

Trying to buy at the bottom is a great way to never buy. Dollar-cost averaging removes the question entirely.

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