Investing Guides

In-depth guides on compound interest, getting started, investing strategies, and choosing the right funds.

The Power of Compound Interest

How compound interest creates exponential growth, the Rule of 72, why starting early matters more than investing more, and a real comparison between starting at 25 vs 35.

~8 min readMath examplesRule of 72
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How to Start Investing: Beginner Guide

Step-by-step from opening an account to choosing your first fund. Account types, the best index funds, automatic investing, and the 5 most common mistakes beginners make.

~10 min readStep-by-stepFund recommendations
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Dollar Cost Averaging Explained

What DCA is, how it works with a detailed example, DCA vs lump sum data, and how to set up automatic investing that removes emotion from the equation.

~8 min readWorked exampleDCA vs lump sum
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Index Funds vs ETFs: What Is the Difference?

Side-by-side comparison of how you buy them, minimums, fees, tax efficiency, and which one is better for different account types. Spoiler: it barely matters.

~7 min readSide-by-sidePractical advice
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