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Christine Benz: Biggest Investing Mistakes Most People Make

Is another market downturn coming? Christine Benz of Morningstar shares practical advice on retirement planning, portfolio allocation, the bucket strategy, tax diversification, safe withdrawal rates, and the difference between investing and speculation. Learn how to build a resilient portfolio for the long term. #Investing #RetirementPlanning #PersonalFinance #ChristineBenz #Morningstar #ETF #IndexFunds #StockMarket #FinancialFreedom #Retirement #WealthManagement #MoneyMattersMD

I Replaced VXUS With This 4-Quadrant Portfolio

In this episode, discover a smarter alternative to VXUS with the International 4-Quadrant Portfolio. Learn how combining momentum, value, size, and profitability factors has historically outperformed traditional international index investing while maintaining broad global diversification. #Investing #ETF #InternationalInvesting #VXUS #FactorInvesting #ValueInvesting #MomentumInvesting #Portfolio #PassiveInvesting #MoneyMattersMD

Father of the 4% Rule WARNS: “We’re in the Middle of a MANIA!”

In this episode, Dr. Abhishek Gadre sits down with Bill Bengen, the creator of the famous 4% Rule, to discuss why his latest research now supports a 4.7% safe withdrawal rate. They explore retirement planning in today's market, the impact of inflation, high valuations, sequence of returns risk, portfolio diversification, and practical strategies to build a more resilient retirement income plan. #RetirementPlanning #PersonalFinance #Investing #FinancialFreedom #MoneyMattersMD

This Multi-Factor Portfolio Beat The S&P 500 Over 33 Years (With Less Risk)

In this episode, we put the 4-Quadrant Portfolio to the ultimate test with a 33-year backtest against the S&P 500. We explore how factor investing, momentum, value, and small-cap strategies performed through major market crashes, and why a diversified multi-factor portfolio may offer stronger long-term returns with a smoother investing experience. #Investing #ETFs #FactorInvesting #PersonalFinance #SP500

Your 401(k) Is About to Start Paying a Pension

Are pensions making a comeback? Fidelity and Vanguard are adding lifetime income annuity options to 401(k) target-date funds, giving retirees a pension-like paycheck in retirement. Learn how these new products work, their pros and cons, and what they could mean for your retirement strategy. #RetirementPlanning #401k #Fidelity #Vanguard #RetirementIncome #PersonalFinance #Investing #MoneyMattersMD