Tagged: investing

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I’m De-Risking My Portfolio

The VTSAX Total Stock Market Index Fund went up 20.99% in the crazy year called 2020.  So far in 2021 as of this writing it’s up another 18.3%.  That makes for a total increase of 39.29% since Jan 2020, two...

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To Survive A Bear Attack, Just Play Dead

I’ve spent a ton of time hiking and camping in wilderness, and that means being in bear country.  More specifically, I’ve spent a lot of time in grizzly bear territory which is just a few states in the lower 48,...

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The Real Value Of Mutual Funds Over Time

In a post a little while back I lamented that the deck is kind of stacked against us these days when it comes to being financially responsible.  Whether it be the endless gadgets that are one click away or increasingly...

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You Must Surrender Control

In general most of us like to be in control of things.  Surrendering control in any facet of life usually requires faith and trust.  Riding shotgun in a car requires trust in the driver.  Taking medication demands trust in the...