Investing in the stock market can appear daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Technology and modern online brokers have made it easier, cheaper, and faster now more than ever for DIY investors to create a simple and effective portfolio. Index funds allow you to make an initial investment and then sit back, relax, and watch your portfolio grow. Here we'll look at the best index … [Read more...] about The 6 Best Index Funds for Beginners for Long-Term Growth
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Corporate Bonds vs. Government Bonds (Treasuries) – The Showdown
Bonds are usually held in a portfolio with equities to reduce volatility and to offer downside protection against black swan events. Let's dive right into comparing corporate bonds and government bonds. In a hurry? Here are the highlights: Watch the web story here. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: Introduction and Assumptions Let's start with … [Read more...] about Corporate Bonds vs. Government Bonds (Treasuries) – The Showdown
55 Lazy Portfolios and Their ETF Pies for M1 Finance (2026)
The term "lazy portfolio" refers to a portfolio designed to perform well in most market conditions, that can be held for an extended period without changing the asset allocation leading up to retirement. Popular examples are the traditional 60/40 Portfolio and the Bogleheads 3 Fund Portfolio. Lazy portfolios are usually simple, diversified collections of low-cost index … [Read more...] about 55 Lazy Portfolios and Their ETF Pies for M1 Finance (2026)
How To Invest Your HSA (Health Savings Account)
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is an extremely powerful vehicle for both investing and paying for medical expenses, but a common question is how exactly to invest inside it. Here we'll explore the the properties, benefits, and investment options of an HSA. In a hurry? Here are the highlights: HSA Provider Suggestion: Lively What Is an HSA? A Health … [Read more...] about How To Invest Your HSA (Health Savings Account)
8 Reasons Why I’m Not a Dividend Income Investor
This post largely originated after seeing all the misinformation surrounding dividends floating around Reddit and YouTube recently. Most users on the M1 Finance subreddit, for example, seem to be very pro-dividend, almost unwaveringly so and nearly cult-like, so I’m a little afraid to even open this can of worms for fear of being pitchforked. It’s scary how much cavalierness, … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons Why I’m Not a Dividend Income Investor