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09Oct, 2024

Factoring in inflation in your FIRE portfolio returns

The S&P 500 has historically delivered an average annual return of about 10%, making it a popular choice for long-term investors. However, those pursuing financial independence and early retirement (FIRE) often turn to low-cost, broad-market ETFs like Vanguard’s Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) to maximize returns and diversification. While nominal returns may look attractive, it’s important to account for inflation—often around 2-3%—which reduces real returns to closer to 7%. Using CPI data helps investors calculate their real returns, providing a clearer view of actual wealth growth. Additionally, understanding the impact of taxes on investment gains, especially in different states, is crucial for accurate financial planning.

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Managing Debt Correctly to Reach Financial Independence
09May, 2024

Managing Debt Correctly to Reach Financial Independence

Achieving financial independence is a goal that many aspire to, but the path is often obstructed by various financial burdens, particularly debt. Understanding how to manage and eliminate debt is crucial in navigating towards financial freedom. This article explores effective strategies for debt management and highlights how reducing debt can significantly accelerate one’s journey to financial independence.

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07Nov, 2023

Cryptocurrency and Taxes

Cryptocurrencies have gained immense popularity as a digital investment asset class, but along with potential profits comes the responsibility of understanding and managing Cryptocurrency and Taxes. This article is designed to help beginners understand how taxes apply to cryptocurrencies in different markets and the key considerations for tax planning when investing in cryptocurrencies.

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10 Sound Money Advice for Young Adults
10Oct, 2023

10 Sound Money Advice for Young Adults

In today’s rapidly changing financial landscape, young adults in their 20s and 30s need sound money advice to secure their financial future. Over the past 15 years, I’ve gathered valuable insights from reading books, working in the banking sector, and studying accounting. In this article, we’ll explore ten key pieces of financial wisdom that can help young adults navigate the world of money and build a solid financial foundation.

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27Jul, 2023

SEC vs. Ripple Court Case

In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed significant growth and adoption, with a plethora of digital assets emerging as alternatives to traditional financial systems. However, this rapid expansion has brought about new challenges, particularly in regulatory compliance.

In this blog we will look at the latest developments in the SEC vs Ripple Court Case and look at the possible implications for the Crypto Market.

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Understanding Time Preference
15May, 2023

Understanding the concept of Time Preference can be life changing

In the world of investment, one of the crucial factors that shape decision-making is an individual’s time preference. Time preference refers to the degree to which individuals value present consumption over future consumption. It plays a significant role in developing effective investment strategies that align with financial goals and risk tolerance.

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19Jan, 2023

FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early

FIRE or Financial Independence Retire Early is a movement or lifestyle that emphasizes saving and investing a significant portion of one’s income in order to achieve the ability to gain financial independence in most cases from a 9 to 5 job or even all the way to retiring early. But let’s dig a little deeper into the fundamentals of the FIRE movement.

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