BND vs. BIV – What’s The Difference?
The role of bond ETFs in a diversified portfolio is to provide stability and to protect the investor from overexposure to stocks. BND and BIV… Read More »BND vs. BIV – What’s The Difference?
Marvin Allen
Hi! My name is Marvin. I am on a path toward financial freedom. On this blog, I share thoughts and ideas on Personal Finance & Investing. M1 Finance is my broker. I love them because they are commission-free and allow for fractional share and auto-investing. I use Personal Capital to track my net worth. It’s a really convenient way to combine all my financials in one place and assess my progress. Acorns is my favorite platform for investing spare change. To save money on bills and cut expenses, Trim is an excellent tool.
Robo-Advisors With Tax-Loss Harvesting – My Top 3
Robo-advisors have been steadily gaining in popularity in the investment world over the past years. This is not only due to their simplicity and set-and-forget… Read More »Robo-Advisors With Tax-Loss Harvesting – My Top 3
VXUS vs. VTI – Which ETF Is Better?
VXUS and VTI are two Vanguard ETFs that are part of the standard 3-Fund-Portfolio and for good reason. Both funds provide excellent exposure to their… Read More »VXUS vs. VTI – Which ETF Is Better?
Can ETFs Go Bankrupt? Here’s what happens when ETFs fail
ETFs are a great investment vehicle for long-term investors looking for diversification and fairly predictable returns. But what if the fund you are invested in… Read More »Can ETFs Go Bankrupt? Here’s what happens when ETFs fail
VOO vs. VOOG – What’s The Difference?
Having an S&P 500 fund in your portfolio seems like a must for every prudent investor. But which of the endless array fo such funds… Read More »VOO vs. VOOG – What’s The Difference?
BND vs. BNDX – Which Bond ETF Is Better?
Bond funds play an important role in a well-diversified portfolio. They hedge the volatility of stocks and provide stability as your portfolio grows more mature.… Read More »BND vs. BNDX – Which Bond ETF Is Better?
Is Vanguard Safe? A Comprehensive Safety Check
As Benjamin Graham once said: the first rule in investing is not to lose any money. Safety must be our primary concern as investors. Vanguard… Read More »Is Vanguard Safe? A Comprehensive Safety Check
VTSAX vs. VTI – Which Is Better?
It’s no secret that Vanguard offers probably the best index funds on the market. Not only are they inexpensive, but they generally hold a large… Read More »VTSAX vs. VTI – Which Is Better?
Crypto Real Estate Investment: 3 Exciting Projects
Investing in real estate has long been one of my favorite tools to achieve financial freedom. Now, with blockchain technology crypto real estate investments could… Read More »Crypto Real Estate Investment: 3 Exciting Projects
Are REIT Dividends Qualified?
Every new tax season dividend investors like us face the same daunting task of separating our dividend income into several categories and deciding where and… Read More »Are REIT Dividends Qualified?