Financial Freedom & Investing

The Casual Capitalist

Capitalism (or money more generally) is a part of our lives whether we like it or not and we can choose to be stressed out and controlled by it, or we can use it as a tool to empower us and give us more freedom.

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Robo-Advisors vs Index Funds

Robo-Advisors vs Index Funds

Robo-Advisors vs Index FundsRobo-Advisors have become extremely popular in the last few years with companies like Wealthfront and Betterment making up most of the market share.  These companies essentially create and manage a portfolio of low cost index funds for a...

Best Schwab Index Fund Portfolios

Best Schwab Index Fund Portfolios

Best Schwab Index Fund PortfoliosSchwab Index Fund Portfolios The internet has liberated the individual investor and companies like Vanguard and Charles Schwab have made it easy to set up an DIY Index Fund Portfolio.  In about 10 minutes you can set everything up and...

BND vs BNDX | Which Bond Fund is Better?

BND vs BNDX | Which Bond Fund is Better?

BND vs BNDX - Which One is Right for You?Bond Funds have been an important part of a diversified investment portfolio for decades.  And while the Bond Market has suffered a lot in 2022 and 2023 with rising interest rates, investors still need a place to invest "cash"...