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Apr 2021
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241: Investing is Like Baking a Cake

CHRIS BROWNING
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Investing can and should be simple. One of the simplest investment options out there is the index fund. I've been working on a new analogy using cake to help us all better understand how index funds work.   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance ... Show More
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