In this episode we answer questions from Pedro, Graham and Nathan.  We discuss creating a Golden Ratio portfolio out of ITOT and other things, what to do about bond fund choices in a TSP and the ins and outs of the VCSAX Consumer Staples Fund.

Links:

Father McKenna Center Donation Page:  Donate - Father McKenna Center

TSP F Fund Page:  F Fund | The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

ITOT Analysis:  ITOT – Portfolio – iShares Core S&P Total US Stock Mkt ETF | Morningstar

Optimal Finance Daily Podcast:  Optimal Finance Daily - Personal Finance Podcast (oldpodcast.com)

Diania Merriam Interview:  Video How 1 woman went from having debt to retiring in 5 years - ABC News (go.com)

VCSAX Analysis:  VCSAX – Portfolio – Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Admiral | Morningstar

Portfolio Visualizer Analysis of  Consumer Staples Fund vs. 80/20 vs. 50/50:  Backtest Portfolio Asset Allocation (portfoliovisualizer.com)

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