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   by rjst 11y ago

   So true.
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   by rjst 11y ago

   I’ve also seen a variation of this that gives different weights to positive and negative votes, the theory being that the likelyhood of you actually voting when you like/don’t like isn’t the same.
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   by rjst 11y ago

   Yes, Vanguard is way ahead in this. However, if you’re not American, it’s not always the best choice, as your returns may be lower because of tax issues.
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   by rjst 11y ago

   The timing is crucial. You say “until you either buy a house or retire”. I’m not sure how long you have until you retire, but it’s 5 years if you buy the house. 5 years is not a long time. Even if you start index investing at a market top,
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   by rjst 11y ago

   Some good books to get you started: * the smartest investment book you'll ever read * the four pillars of investing * The Millionaire Next Door * If You Can