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The Balancing Act Between Domestic & International Equity Exposure
07:37am, Friday, 09'th May 2025
In equity investing, the ongoing debate this year has been between leaning into domestic bias and diving into international diversification with intention. We know that good portfolio construction is
The 3 ETFs to Buy for a Truly Well-Diversified Portfolio
12:06pm, Thursday, 08'th May 2025
Passive investors looking to create meaningful wealth over the long-term do have a plethora of options these days to choose from.
How I Became Solidly Middle Class – Now What Should I Do With My New Income?
12:02pm, Monday, 05'th May 2025
The middle class can be rather difficult to define. Traditionally, it was more of a lifestyle, one that involved a nice home, two children, a decent vehicle, enough disposable income, and perhaps othe
ETFs on Pace (Again) to Break a Record
08:22am, Monday, 05'th May 2025
Some advisors are taking a tactical approach to investing. Many others are strategic and making 3-4 allocation changes a year.
Here Are 3 ETFs Warren Buffett Would Approve Of for the Average Investor
02:02pm, Friday, 02'nd May 2025
Picking stocks like Warren Buffett (or any of the most successful investors of all time for that matter) is virtually impossible for the average investor. And while I’m one to talk – I lov
1 No-Brainer Vanguard ETF to Buy in May
05:30am, Friday, 02'nd May 2025
The past several months have delivered a sobering reality check to U.S. investors. After the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.63%) reached its all-time high on Feb. 19, 2025, with a closing value of 6,144.15 and an i
Vanguard Turns 50: How the Asset Management Giant Changed the Industry
12:32pm, Thursday, 01'st May 2025
Congratulations to Vanguard, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary today. Vanguard is well-known for making investing more accessible, affordable, and efficient for investors over the past 50 ye
Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: April 2025
05:56pm, Wednesday, 30'th Apr 2025
This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfol
Two kids, a near-paid-off home, and $460k income – why does financial freedom still feel so far away?
02:32pm, Monday, 28'th Apr 2025
A growing number of high-earning Americans with massive incomes still don’t feel rich. Indeed, it’s not out of the ordinary to hear of a big earner who’s either living paycheck to pa
Better Buy: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF vs. SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 ETF
04:54am, Saturday, 26'th Apr 2025
When most investors think about buying "the market," they probably have the S&P 500 index (^GSPC 0.74%) in mind. But that's not the market -- it's just 500 or so hand-selected large and economically r
Why Vanguard's VTI ETF Is the Safest Bet for Long-Term Investors Today
10:16am, Monday, 21'st Apr 2025
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) unlocks next-level diversification and offers a decent dividend.
VTI: Bears Come Out Of Hibernation
11:44pm, Saturday, 19'th Apr 2025
The Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares has had its second-worst start to a year, with a YTD return of -10.4%, underperforming international stocks. Despite strong economic indicators li
5 Dividend Growth Stocks I'm Buying As Defensive Sectors Become Sexy Again
08:05am, Saturday, 19'th Apr 2025
The market has shifted from tech to defensive stocks, with real estate and consumer staples outperforming due to tariffs and trade wars. US companies with high foreign sales exposure are struggling, w
VTI: A Fund That Carries More Risk In The Current Economic And Political Environment
03:36am, Saturday, 19'th Apr 2025
Investing strategies must adapt to changing market conditions, even if long-term objectives remain the same. I reiterate my sell rating for Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares due to its
VTI: Even Through Periods Of Uncertainty, This ETF Hasn't Outperformed VOO
09:00am, Friday, 18'th Apr 2025
I prefer VOO over VTI due to its better risk mitigation and superior performance in both bull and bear markets. VTI's exposure to mid and small caps increases its volatility, especially in high-intere
