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Tae Kim - Financial Tortoise

by Tae Kim - Financial Tortoise

In the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare, the tortoise didn’t win by being the fastest, he won by being consistent. Step by step, he kept moving forward. When it comes to building wealth, the same principle applies. It's not about speed, it's about steady progress over time. Subscribe to learn more about: ▶︎ Personal Finance ▶︎ Money & Investing ▶︎ Building Wealth Slowly I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed. Brand Partnership - [email protected] Other Inquiries - [email protected] Financial Tortoise LLC Links: Join the Newsletter: https://financialtortoise.com/newsletter Private Membership Community: https://financialtortoise.com/community

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  1. 7 Best and Highest Paying Graduate Degrees (2022 and Beyond)

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  2. Investment Mistakes That Cost My Coaching Clients $100K+

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  3. 2022 High Inflation | What Should We Do?

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  4. 8 Worst Money Beliefs That Are Ruining Your Life

    ► Get Your Free Next Financial Move Plan!: https://financialtortoise.com/quiz-nextfinancialmove► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - #1 - Money Is Life’s Scorecard1:42 - #2 - Wealthy People Are Wise3:51 - #3 - Copy Exactly What Rich…

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  5. Envelope System | Guaranteed Way To Save More

    Are you looking for ways to save more money? The envelope system is a great way to make sure you're not overspending on a monthly basis. In this video, I'll show you how it works and give you some tips on how to make the most of it.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:09 - Envelope System 1014:48 - Envelope...

  6. The Horrible Truth About 'Buy Now, Pay Later'

    ► Take This FREE Quiz & Discover Your Money Superpower!: https://financialtortoise.com/quiz-moneysuperpower► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:47 - Defined - Buy Now, Pay Later4:34 - Trick #1 - Price Focalism6:18 - Trick #2 -...

  7. 2022 Market Crash | What Should We Do?

    There's been a lot of talk about the market crashing in 2022. What does that mean for you and your investments? In this video, we take a closer look at what could happen and what you can do to protect yourself.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:52 - Why Is The Market Down?3:20 - What Does It All Mean &…

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  8. Get Off The Status Treadmill—It Never Stops

    ► Go to https://meetfabric.com/TAE and apply today, risk-free!Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:46 - What Is The Status Treadmill?2:23 - Evolutionarily Wired For Status6:37 - Try Fabric by Gerber Life9:03 - The Real Cost Of Playing The Status Game12:09 - How to Get Off The Status Treadmill► Join The...

  9. 529 College Savings Plan | The Ultimate Guide

    529 College Savings Plans are a great way to save for your child's college education. In this video, we'll discuss what they are, how they work, and some of the benefits of using them.▶︎ https://investor.vanguard.com/accounts-plans/529-plansTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:01 - 529 College Savings Plan...

  10. Why Your 40s Are Your Best Wealth-Building Decade

    ► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro0:21 - Reason #1 - Peak Performance Years3:03 - Reason #2 - Peak Earning Years4:58 - Reason #3 - The Math Still Works Beautifully7:23 - Join The Financial Tortoise Community10:00 - Reason #4 -...

  11. 5 Best Fidelity Funds to Buy and Hold Forever

    When choosing the best Fidelity funds to buy and hold forever, there are a few key factors you'll want to keep in mind. In this video, we'll walk you through five of our favorite options and explain why they might be perfect for your portfolio.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:32 - Fidelity U.S. Bond Index...

  12. Cash vs. Bonds—The 3-Step Decision Framework

    ► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:01 - The Investment Spectrum3:17 - The “In-Between Money” Problem: Cash vs Bonds6:29 - Step 1: Determine Your Time Horizon & Purpose7:26 - Step 2: Assess Your Risk Capacity & Risk…

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  13. Vanguard Backdoor Roth IRA 2022 | Step By Step Guide

    In this video, I walk you through the Vanguard backdoor Roth IRA contribution process for tax year 2022. This is a great way to save money on your taxes and grow your retirement savings. The contribution process can be a little confusing, but I break it down step-by-step in this video so that you...

  14. 7 Boring Money Habits Quietly Making You Rich

    ► Take This FREE Quiz & Discover Your Money Superpower!: https://financialtortoise.com/quiz-moneysuperpower► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - #1 - You're Happy Living Last Year's Lifestyle2:27 - #2 - You Are "Selectively Cheap"4:42 -...

  15. Vanguard Target Retirement Fund | Best Investment Decision

    Looking for a solid investment option? Check out the Vanguard Target Retirement Fund! In this video, I'll break down what it is, how it works and why it might be the best decision you make with your money.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:38 - Target Retirement Fund 101 - Why You Should Invest In Them6:22…

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  16. The Only 3 Financial Numbers That Actually Matter

    ► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro0:59 - #1 - Savings Rate5:06 - Join The Financial Tortoise Community7:33 - #2 - Net Worth10:57 - #3 - Investment Fees------------FAVORITE TOOLS:► SoFi - https://sofi.com/tae► Aura -...

  17. Single Most Important Skill To Investing

    There is one skill that separates successful investors from everyone else. In this video, I'm going to share with you what that skill is and how you can develop it.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Patience - The Most Underrated Investing Skill3:00 - Why is Patience So Important in Investing?4:21 -...

  18. High Income, Low Returns—Why High Earners Suck At Investing

    ► Get Your Free Customized Investing Plan: https://financialtortoise.com/quiz-investortypeTimecodes:0:00 - Intro0:34 - The High Income Irony1:52 - Reason #1 - The Complexity Addiction4:09 - Investor Type Quiz5:25 - Reason #2 - Outsourcing To Expensive "Professionals"6:43 - Reason #3 - The High...

  19. 2-Fund Portfolio - Warren Buffet Recommends

    Warren Buffet made billions by picking stocks. Yet in his 2013 Berkshire Hathaway letter to investors, he recommended a 2-fund portfolio for investing in stocks. Find out why. Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:51 - 2013 Berkshire Hathaway Letter2:04 - The Warren Buffett 2-Fund Portfolio3:12 - JL Collins...

  20. From 40 Funds to 1—My Simple Portfolio Cleanup Strategy

    ► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:24 - The Problem With Complex Portfolios4:20 - Why Smart People Overcomplicate6:14 - Why Simple Wins Every Time8:05 - Join The Financial Tortoise Community10:45 - Step 1 - Inventory &...

  21. Vanguard Index Funds For Beginners In 2022

    Looking to invest but don't know where to start? Check out this video. Vanguard is one of the largest and most respected investment management companies in the world, and their index funds are a great way for individual investors to get started in the market. In this video I'll explain what...

  22. 5 Money Moves to Make at 45—The $5 Million Difference

    ► Get Your Free Customized Financial Plan: https://financialtortoise.com/quiz-financialhealth► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/community► Monarch Money - https://financialtortoise.com/monarchTimecodes:0:00 - Intro0:26 - Move #1 - Fire Your Financial…

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  23. 9 Best Jobs For The Future (2022 and Beyond)

    What are the best jobs for the future? In this video, we'll take a look at nine great careers that are expected to grow over the next decade. So whether you're just starting out in your career or you're looking to make a change, these nine jobs should be on your radar.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:10 -...

  24. 7 Dead Giveaways Someone Is Secretly Wealthy

    ► Go to https://meetfabric.com/TAE and apply today, risk-free!Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:16 - #1 - Fully Paid Off "Boring" Car3:31 - #2 - Live In A “Functional” Home5:09 - #3 - Splurge Where No One's Looking6:15 - Try Fabric by Gerber Life8:42 - #4 - Know Their Net Worth10:11 - #5 - Knowledgeable...

  25. 9 Financial Goals To Achieve Before 40

    In this video we're going to talk about 9 financial goals you should be working on before the age of 40. You might not know it, but these things can have a huge impact on your future wealth.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:53 - #1 Financial Goal Before 402:09 - #2 Financial Goal Before 403:32 - #3…

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  26. How To Build Your Safe Withdrawal Strategy—5 Simple Steps

    ► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro0:38 - Step 1 - Lay the Groundwork Early3:28 - Step 2 - Choose a Sustainable Withdrawal Rate6:27 - Join The Financial Tortoise Community8:29 - Step 3 - Create Buffers to Manage Risk10:57 - Step…

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  27. Risk Tolerance and Asset Allocation | Determine Your Fit

    Do you know which type of investor you are? The most important thing to understand when investing is your risk tolerance. This video will help you figure out what kind of investor, and asset allocation fits best with your personal situation.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:33 - Importance of Understanding...

  28. 5 Golden Credit Card Rules You Should Never Break

    ► Take This Free Quiz & Discover Your Money Superpower!: https://financialtortoise.com/quiz-moneysuperpowerTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:05 - Rule #1 - Never, Ever Carry A Balance3:33 - Rule #2 - Never Let Card Benefits Go To Waste6:43 - Money Superpower Quiz7:46 - Rule #3 - Never Let Rewards Control...

  29. 7 "Silent" Money Traps to Avoid In Your 30s

    In your 30s, you're starting to make more money than ever before. But it's also the time to watch out for some of the biggest financial mistakes that can come with a bigger paycheck. We'll talk about 7 traps that start in your 20s and then get worse as you age, plus how to avoid…

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  30. Stop Chasing Dividends—Total Return Is All That Matters

    ► Manage Your Money With Empower's FREE Financial Dashboard: https://empower.sjv.io/financialtortoiseTimecodes:0:00 - Intro0:53 - Dividend 1017:36 - Empower’s Free Personal Dashboard9:05 - Investor Dividend Obsession11:44 - The Real Cost Of Chasing Dividends15:52 - Three Simple Recommendations►...

  31. VTSAX vs SWTSX vs FZROX | Total Market Index Standoff

    Looking for a total market index fund? VTSAX, SWTSX, and FZROX are all great options, but which one is the best for you? In this video I compare and contrast the three funds to help you decide.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:16 - Total Market Index Fund 1011:50 - Benefits of Total Market Index Fund5:39 -...

  32. 7 'Rich' Purchases That Actually Signal Financial Struggle

    ► Try Monarch—Get 50% Off 'TORT50' - https://financialtortoise.com/monarch► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro0:50 - #1 - Extravagant, Over-The-Top Gifts2:55 - #2 - Extravagant Life Events4:33 - Try Monarch Money6:04 - #3 -...

  33. 7 Things I STOPPED Spending Money On

    In this video, I talk about the seven things I stopped spending money on when I became serious about my finances. Let me know if you can relate to at least a few of these things.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:39 - #1 Thing I Stopped Spending Money On1:38 - #2 Thing I Stopped Spending Money On2:38 - #3...

  34. The $300K Trap—Why High Earners Struggle To Get Ahead

    ► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:20 - #1 - Education Tax4:23 - #2 - Geography Trap7:35 - The Financial Tortoise Community9:24 - #3 - Peer Pressure Ecosystem12:05 - #4 - Financial Complexity------------FAVORITE TOOLS:► SoFi -...

  35. 3 Fund Portfolio - The #1 Investment Portfolio

    The 3-fund portfolio is a simple, low-cost way to invest your money. In this video, I'll share the basics of how this investment strategy works and why it's so effective.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:13 - Introducing The Three Fund Portfolio2:19 - Why Total Market Index Fund3:25 - Mitigate Individual...

  36. 7 Signs You're Actually A True Long-Term Investor

    ► Get Your Free Customized Investing Plan: https://financialtortoise.com/quiz-investortype► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro0:59 - #1 - No Overconfidence Bias2:18 - #2 - Resist Herding Behavior3:52 - #3 - Don't Fixate On…

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  37. 5 WEIRD Things I LOVE Spending Money On

    There are some things in life that we all love spending our money on. In this video I share 5 of my favorite weird things that I love spending my money on.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:48 - #1 Weird Thing I Love Spending Money On2:39 - #2 Weird Thing I Love Spending Money On3:58 - #3 Weird Thing I Love...

  38. 10 Clear Signs You're Destined For Greatness

    ► Discover Your Money Superpower!: https://financialtortoise.com/quiz-moneysuperpower► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - #1 - Action Oriented1:40 - #2 - Wildly Optimistic2:49 - #3 - Calculated Experiments4:21 - Money Superpower…

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  39. VTIAX - The ONLY International Fund You Need

    Have you thought about investing internationally? In this video, I'll show you why VTIAX is the only international fund you need. VTIAX invests in a mix of 8,000 international companies from around the world, giving you broad exposure to global markets.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:20 - Why Invest...

  40. Embrace Simplicity—Your Ultimate Super Power

    ► Go to https://meetfabric.com/TAE and apply today, risk-free!Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:30 - #1 - Simplicity Forces Clarity3:05 - #2 - Simplicity Drives Action6:07 - Fabric by Gerber Life8:37 - #3 - Simplicity Compounds11:10 - #4 - Simplicity Is Timeless13:36 - #5 - Simplicity Creates Peace► Join…

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  41. How To Time The Market

    Do you want to time the market and buy low and sell high? In this video I talk about market timing. We’ll see if there are real opportunities to make money here, or if it is a fool’s errand. Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:28 - Market Timing 1012:11 - News Headlines2:53 - Financial TV Shows4:32…

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  42. How To Eliminate Financial Stress—The 5-Step Process

    ► Try Monarch—Get 50% Off 'TORT50' - https://financialtortoise.com/monarch► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:07 - Step 1 - More Isn't The Answer3:21 - Step 2 - Your Money System6:46 - Step 3 - Cash Reserve9:27 - Step 4 - Simplify Your...

  43. Be Frugal. Not Cheap.

    When it comes to spending our hard earned money, we often use the words "frugal" and "cheap" interchangeably. But there's a big difference between the two! In this video, I'll explain the difference and why being frugal is so important in today's economy.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:20 - So, How Are...

  44. The Complete Cash Management Framework—3 Bucket System

    ► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:24 - Bucket #1 - Day-to-Day Spending5:45 - Bucket #2 - Emergency Fund9:08 - The Financial Tortoise Community11:21 - Bucket #3 - Big Ticket Goals------------FAVORITE TOOLS:► SoFi -...

  45. Index Investing Is For Losers

    Index investing is for losers. Or are they? Let’s find out!Timecodes:0:00 - Intro3:13 - Index Investing - It Pays To Be A Loser4:13 - What Is Index Investing?5:00 - Why Is Indexing Effective?5:12 - Higher Diversification and Less Risk6:03 - Low Operating Expenses7:17 - No Need to Hire a…

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  46. Stop Asking $3 Questions and Start Asking $30,000 Questions

    ► Join the Free Newsletter!: https://financialtortoise.com/newsletter► Join the Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:03 - #1 - What Should I Drive?4:01 - Subscribe to the Newsletter!4:37 - #2 - Should I Buy A House?7:56 - #3 - What Are My...

  47. 7 Stages of Financial Freedom

    Financial freedom isn't a destination. It's a journey. And in this video, I'll take you through the seven stages of financial freedom so you can start your own journey today.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:19 - Stage 12:14 - Stage 23:20 - Stage 34:08 - Stage 45:30 - Stage 56:55 - Stage 68:18 - Stage 7►...

  48. The 3-Fund Portfolio Blueprint—Investing Made Simple

    ► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:02 - 3-Fund Portfolio 1013:25 - Advantage #1 - Index Funds4:28 - Advantage #2 - Self-Cleansing5:45 - Advantage #3 - Global Diversification7:04 - Financial Tortoise Community!8:33 - Advantage…

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  49. VBTLX - The Only Bond Fund You Need in Your Portfolio

    Bond is one the most important asset classes to understand in your portfolio. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most complicated and least understood. In this video I'll explain what bonds are and how they work, why you need them in your portfolio, and why Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund,...

  50. Fake Rich vs Real Rich—The Signs Are Obvious

    ► Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/financialtortoise to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.► Join The Financial Tortoise Community!: https://financialtortoise.com/communityTimecodes:0:00 - Intro12:12 - #1 - Need...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare, the tortoise didn’t win by being the fastest, he won by being consistent. Step by step, he kept moving forward. When it comes to building wealth, the same principle applies. It's not about speed, it's about steady progress over time.

Subscribe to learn more about:

▶︎ Personal Finance ▶︎ Money & Investing ▶︎ Building Wealth Slowly

I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

Brand Partnership - [email protected] Other Inquiries - [email protected]

Financial Tortoise LLC

Links: Join the Newsletter: https://financialtortoise.com/newsletter Private Membership Community: https://financialtortoise.com/community

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