Vanguard LifeStrategy Review – A Retriever In A Babushka Doll

April 23, 2024 Raph Antoine

Your friend’s stock first skyrocketed, then hit a plateau, and ultimately lagged behind the market. Sound familiar? That’s because it’s a tale as old as time. He’s now so attached to it, he can’t bear to sell. Imagine a world where he didn’t agonise over every buy or sell.

A world without the balancing act of portfolio rebalancing.

He probably hasn’t even heard of Vanguard LifeStrategy. And with the hefty fees his financial advisor charges, that’s hardly surprising.

Enter a quasi Golden Retriever Portfolio in a single fund.

Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them (Book Review)

April 1, 2024 Alex

Einstein once said that common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by the age of eighteen. Similarly, much of what is conventional wisdom on investing is wrong.
Most people can get by just fine without knowing anything about, say, rocket science. It is substantially more difficult to get through life without being knowledgeable about finances.

9 Charts That Spell Disaster for Your Cousin’s Stocks

February 19, 2024 Raph Antoine

Trying to beat the market is an entertaining activity.

Consider this: from 2013 to 2024, the top 10 U.S. stocks, largely dominated by Big Tech, eclipsed the rest of the S&P 500 pack by a whopping 4.9% annually.

But, you’re getting yourself into an investing minefield. What’s the potential damage if you pick a loser? Especially if you do it in an overheated market?

Sure, your stock-picking friends may get lucky in the short term. But, here are nine charts showing why – in the long run – you will outperform.  

Come Along For A Hike With Francesca: How to Start Investing In 10 Steps.

January 29, 2024 Raph Antoine

Last weekend I was on a hike with some local friends and after talking about some exciting topics like cycling the world the conversation ended up drifting towards investing.

Francesca recently discovered ETFs while Joanna heard about Tracking Funds from her friends.

Both were relucatant to deploy money in the Stock Market. While Francesca held significant amounts of cash for a number of years, Joanna thought there was no better investment than her home.

15 Best Investing Book Gifts To Choose From This Christmas

December 18, 2023 Kathrin Spinnler

The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes the challenge of finding a great gift for your loved ones.

Why not opt for a personal finance book this year?

We have compiled reviews of some of the most helpful works on managing money effectively.

There is a range of content, appropriate for readers of different ages, in different situations, and living in various parts of the world.