You've heard me and every other financial person say it before: Spend less than you make and save. It's a fundamental of personal finance, but then what? Once you've done the savings part, what are your next steps with the money?

Today's the fifth and final episode of my "Back to Basics" series about being brilliant at finance's basics or core principles. So far, I've covered the Thrift Savings Plan, cash flow, saving smarter, and insurance. Today, I'm diving into a topic that can make or break your financial future: investing fundamentals. Investing wisely is a centerpiece for building wealth and reaching financial goals.

In this episode, I'll cover:

• The basics of investing terminology
• Types of investments
• Understanding risk and return
• The power of diversification
• Compounding and its benefits
• Asset allocation strategies
• Key investment strategies

Show notes: https://milmo.co/podcast/investing-fundamentals