78. Advisors, Robo-Advisors, & DIYing Your Investments
8.6.24 - 78. Advisors, Robo-Advisors, & DIYing Your Investments
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Erica and Ben delve into different investment options, from hiring financial advisors and using robo-advisors to managing DIY investments with individual stocks, mutual funds, index funds, bonds, and money market accounts.
01:01 Discussing Summer Reads
08:27 Financial Advisors and Fees
11:17 Exploring Robo-Advisors
15:12 DIY Investing and 401k Management
24:54 Understanding Bond Funds
25:28 Investing in Index Funds
27:13 Mutual Funds vs. Index Funds
29:09 Target Date Funds Explained
31:15 Introduction to Bonds
32:22 The Bond Market and Risk
34:46 Junk Bonds and Their Appeal
38:09 Money Market Accounts and CDs
41:56 Final Thoughts and Advice
Resources Referenced:
The War Below: Lithium, Copper and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives by Ernest Scheyder
How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking and Backpacking by Diana Helmuth
NerWallet’s 12 Best Robo-Advisors: Top Low-Cost & Free Options
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