logo
episode-header-image
Sep 29
29m 21s

The Only Asset Allocation Guide You’ll E...

Tyler Gardner
About this episode
Your portfolio’s performance isn’t about finding the next hot stock; it’s about how you slice the pie. In this episode, I break down the real math behind compounding, why losses hurt more than wins help, and three simple allocation models you can actually follow without losing sleep. We’ll cover: Why “average returns” are misleading and compounding is what ... Show More
Up next
Nov 17
The Best (And Worst) States to Retire To - Part 1 of 2
Everyone will tell you to move to Florida or Texas to retire tax-free. But the truth? Taxes are more complicated than a “No State Income Tax” billboard. In this first part of a two-part series, we unpack The Great Tax Mirage and reveal why some so-called high-tax states like New ... Show More
27m 23s
Nov 10
The Real Financial Order of Operations - Part 2 of 2
This is part two of our financial order of operations series. In part one, we covered the non-negotiables—the oxygen mask, debt payoff, insurance, and the foundation of every real financial plan. This week, we get into the gray areas. The places where conventional wisdom isn’t ju ... Show More
28m 10s
Nov 3
The Real Financial Order of Operations - Part 1 of 2
This week we’re tearing apart one of personal finance’s most overused frameworks: the “financial order of operations.” You’ve heard a version of it before—pay this, save that, sacrifice now, maybe retire someday. The problem? Most of those systems were built by people who either ... Show More
31m 8s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
2814: How to Save Money and Still Invest by Christine Sato with JenHayes on Financial Advice
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2814: Christine Sato, in collaboration with JenHayes.Me, explains how to save money and invest simultaneously, even on a lo ... Show More
10m 9s
Mar 2025
If I Was to Start Investing Today (What I Wish I Knew)
<p>This week, Sim takes a step back and shares everything she wishes she knew when she started her investing journey. From making her first $300 investment to building a million-dollar portfolio, Sim breaks down five powerful lessons for beginner investors—including why boring in ... Show More
21m 46s
May 2025
Rebalancing your portfolio: what, why and how to nail it
Even the most hands-off investors need a plan for staying on track. That's where rebalancing comes in. Markets are always moving and life is always changing- rebalancing is a simple way to keep your portfolio aligned with your goals so that you can reap the maximum benefit.In thi ... Show More
19m 26s
Apr 2025
I Made $50,000 In The Sharemarket This Week - 5 Rules Warren Buffet Taught Me
<p>This week, Sim shares how she made $50,000 in one day from the stock market by following five timeless Warren Buffett investing principles—no day trading, no gambling, just patient and consistent index fund investing. She breaks down powerful lessons like being greedy when oth ... Show More
20m 47s
Jan 2025
I Read 50 Finance Books - Here’s What Will Make You Rich
<p>This week, Sim shares her top five takeaways from reading over 50 must-read investing and money books, including Andrew Wilkinson's <em>Never Enough</em> and Felix Dennis's <em>How to Get Rich</em>. From the "buy, don't build" philosophy to embracing risks while young, this ep ... Show More
17m 18s
Sep 2024
3313: How Not to Invest $100,000 by Chris Reining on Investing & Building Wealth
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3313: Chris Reining illustrates the pitfalls of active investing through the story of a man who lost money by constantly ti ... Show More
10m 39s
Oct 14
The All Out Approach to Achieve FIRE in Your 30s (Median Income Earner)
In this BiggerPockets Money episode, we break down the all-out approach to reaching Financial Independence and Retiring Early in your 30s. No tech salary required, no inheritance, no luck. Just aggressive saving, smart investing, and a willingness to optimize every dollar. We'll ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 2020
Building an investment portfolio
What does it take to build a great portfolio?This episode we debunk the myth that you need to be an expert to build a great portfolio. The truth is, it's simple, as long as you're dedicated, do your own research and are prepared to have some fun. We discuss the simple building bl ... Show More
33m 47s
Aug 2024
2833: 5 Investment Strategies To Help You Save For Retirement by Sabado Domingo of Len Penzo.com
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2833: Preparing for retirement is crucial at any stage of your career. Sabado Domingo shares practical investment strategie ... Show More
11 m
Mar 2025
Motley Fool’s Ricky Mulvey: Why I’m Buying MORE Stocks Despite Growing Recession Risk
Are we headed right for a recession, or are stocks on sale? We don’t own a crystal ball, but Ricky Mulvey from The Motley Fool is capitalizing on the recent stock market swing by loading up on some of his favorite equities. Stay tuned to find out if now is an ideal time for YOU t ... Show More
51m 10s