Marvin Allen

Hi! My name is Marvin. I am on a path toward financial freedom. I believe that money is just a means to an end: to be free to spend your time as you wish, to maximize your positive impact on the world.

VXUS vs. VEU – Which Is Better?

Since I have come across the infamous three-fund portfolio strategy for financial independence, I have wondered if VXUS is really better than VEU. Both funds… Read More »VXUS vs. VEU – Which Is Better?

VTSAX vs. SWTSX – Which Fund Is Better?

Vanguard has been my go-to asset management company for all things index funds. Lately, I have been looking at other offerings, in particular, VTSAX vs.… Read More »VTSAX vs. SWTSX – Which Fund Is Better?

VTI vs. SCHB – Which ETF Is Better?

Investing over the long term requires patience and consistency. When I first started investing I wanted to make sure to pick the best ETF possible… Read More »VTI vs. SCHB – Which ETF Is Better?

Are ETF Dividends Automatically Reinvested?

Since I’ve started my journey towards financial freedom dividend ETFs have always played a key role in my portfolio. Not only do they tend to… Read More »Are ETF Dividends Automatically Reinvested?

Can ETFs Go To Zero?

As I’ve been looking more and more into which ETFs to buy during this market downturn I thought about what would happen if the entire… Read More »Can ETFs Go To Zero?

How To Invest In Dividend Aristocrats

If you have been as much into dividend investing I have lately you have probably come across the so-called dividend aristocrats. In this post I… Read More »How To Invest In Dividend Aristocrats

How Can Dollar Cost Averaging Protect Your Investments?

Over the past weeks, I have been thinking about how to best make use of this economic downturn. I came across the concept of dollar… Read More »How Can Dollar Cost Averaging Protect Your Investments?

DGRO vs. VIG – Which ETF Is Better?

For the past weeks I have not been able to decide which ETF to buy: DGRO vs. VIG. Which ETF offers better returns? Which ETF… Read More »DGRO vs. VIG – Which ETF Is Better?

Are ETF Dividends Qualified?

As tax season approaches and before the IRS lay claim to all of your hard-earned money you might wonder: are ETF dividends qualified? I had… Read More »Are ETF Dividends Qualified?

DGRO ETF Review – Is It A Good Buy?

In this post I will conduct a comprehensive DGRO ETF Review. We will explore what DGRO stock actually is, how it works, when it pays… Read More »DGRO ETF Review – Is It A Good Buy?