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This episode was first published in November 2024

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Chapters:

00:00 - Moneyweek ad01:07 - 15 years in an index fund

09:15 - Pulling out in a crash

17:58 - Taxzap ad

19:12 - Looking for advice online

29:25 - Stock picking

36:26 - Vanta ad 

37:40 - Knowing when to sell

44:03 - Making mistakes

54:33 - How much money did Amy lose?

59:19 - Lessons