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How to Calculate the True Cost of a 1% Expense Ratio Over 30 Years

Discover how a seemingly small 1% expense ratio can drastically reduce your retirement savings over the long term. Learn to calculate the true cost of mutual fund fees and protect your nest egg.
How to Rebalance Your Boglehead Portfolio: A Simple, Once-a-Year Tutorial

Learn the simple, once-a-year process of rebalancing your Boglehead 3-fund portfolio to manage risk and stay on track with your financial goals. A step-by-step how-to guide for beginners.
How to Use Low-Cost Index Funds to Maximize Your Compound Interest

Learn how to build long-term wealth by harnessing the power of compound interest with low-cost index funds. A beginner's guide to passive investing.
How to Choose: A Simple Guide to Picking Between an ETF, Index Fund, or Mutual Fund

Confused by ETFs, index funds, and mutual funds? This simple investment guide for beginners breaks down the differences and helps you choose the right fund for your portfolio.
How to Implement a 'Buy and Hold' Strategy for Stress-Free, Long-Term Growth

A comprehensive tutorial on the 'buy and hold' investment strategy. Learn about passive investing, the Boglehead philosophy, and how to build a simple portfolio for long-term success.
How to Find and Compare Expense Ratios (and Save Thousands on Fees)

Learn how to find and compare mutual fund and ETF expense ratios. This simple guide explains how controlling investment costs can save you thousands over your lifetime.
How to Buy Your First S&P 500 Index Fund: A Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

Ready to make your first investment? This step-by-step tutorial demystifies the S&P 500 index fund and shows you exactly how to open a brokerage account and buy your first shares.
How to Build a Boglehead 3-Fund Portfolio in Under an Hour

A step-by-step guide for beginners on how to build a simple, low-cost, and diversified Boglehead three-fund portfolio using index funds.

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