Erica and Ben delve into different investment options, from hiring financial advisors and using robo-advisors to managing DIY investments with individual stocks, mutual funds, index funds, bonds, and money market accounts.

01:01 Discussing Summer Reads

08:27 Financial Advisors and Fees

11:17 Exploring Robo-Advisors

15:12 DIY Investing and 401k Management

24:54 Understanding Bond Funds

25:28 Investing in Index Funds

27:13 Mutual Funds vs. Index Funds

29:09 Target Date Funds Explained

31:15 Introduction to Bonds

32:22 The Bond Market and Risk

34:46 Junk Bonds and Their Appeal

38:09 Money Market Accounts and CDs

41:56 Final Thoughts and Advice

Resources Referenced:

The War Below: Lithium, Copper and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives by Ernest Scheyder

How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking by Diana Helmuth

NerWallet's 12 Best Robo-Advisors: Top Low-Cost & Free Options

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