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Jun 2019
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862: [Part 1] What is an Index Fund and ...

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Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares what an index fund is and why you should care. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 862: [Part 1] What is an Index Fund and Why You Should Care by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Stock Market Investing

Nick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity.

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