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Direct Indexing: 3 Great Use Cases for High Net Worth Investors

May 19, 2026 |
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Due to its potential tax efficiencies, direct indexing can make sense for many investors. Here's what to know, including potential downsides.

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The Truths About Index Fund Investing (According to Vanguard)

April 16, 2026 |
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Talking in depth about index fund investing, and answering listener questions about handling inheritances from your parents and making smart tax moves around withholding, estimated payments, and capital gains.

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Dave Ramsey vs. the Bogleheads

April 13, 2026 |
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It's worth parsing Dave Ramsey's recent discussion of the Bogleheads and then talk about what both parties get right.

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Is a Total Stock Market Fund No Longer Diversified?

April 07, 2026 |
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Due to the outperformance of the Magnificent 7 stocks the last few years, are total stock market index funds no longer legally diversified?

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Understand the Passive Investing Data

March 14, 2026 |
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Once people become aware of the benefits of passive investing, they sometimes "jump the shark" with it. You can take this concept too far.

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What Is a Unit Investment Trust (UIT), and Should You Use Them Instead of an ETF?

February 17, 2026 |
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Let's talk about what a UIT is, how it is different from an ETF, and whether those differences really matter in an investor's financial life.

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Should You Use the New Vanguard Target Retirement Lifetime Income Funds?

January 09, 2026 |
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Vanguard has introduced a new series of target retirement funds called Target Retirement Lifetime Income Funds. Should you consider them?

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10 Reasons I Invest in Index Funds

November 09, 2025 |
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Most of my portfolio is invested in index funds. I hope that's not news to you. Here are 10 of the reasons why.

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VOO vs. VOOG: Which ETF Should You Choose?

November 01, 2025 |
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Choosing between VOO and VOOG comes down to understanding the type of investor you are, how the funds are built, and how they perform.

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QQQ vs. QQQM: What’s the Best NASDAQ 100 Index Fund?

August 15, 2025 |
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Here’s a look at QQQ vs. QQQM to understand the differences between the index funds and help you understand which may be a better fit.

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Is a 60/40 Portfolio Better Than a Diversified Portfolio?

August 10, 2025 |
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Is a diversified portfolio overrated? Would a 60/40 portfolio actually be better for you? We talked to three experts to see what they think.

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Freedom vs. Fiduciary Responsibility in a Company 401(k)

July 19, 2025 |
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Companies and partnerships need to remember they have a fiduciary duty to their employees. Here's my approach to my partnership's 401(k).

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Know Why You Own Each of Your Investments

July 14, 2025 |
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Let's go through each piece of our publicly traded portfolio and discuss why we own what we own and why you should know, too.

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The Foreign Tax Credit

June 11, 2025 |
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Figuring out the foreign tax credit isn't as easy as you might hope. Here are some step-by-step instructions that should help.

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Here’s Where Doctors Are Most Comfortable Investing

June 08, 2025 |
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Not all physicians or other high-income earners take their cues from John Bogle. Some have their own ideas about how to invest their money,

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