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It’s a full-on Q&A Friday as Don tackles listener questions on account consolidation, fund choices, proper bond allocation, and portfolio construction. From dissecting the merits of AVGE vs. DFAW vs. VT+AVUV, to helping federal employees estimate how much to save, and even clearing up confusion about average returns—this episode is a masterclass in real-world investing for every phase of life. Whether you’re building your portfolio, nearing retirement, or just trying to clean up a financial mishmash, there’s clarity here. Oh, and snark-free math explanations, too.
1:36 First caller: Accumulation phase advice—Fidelity vs. AVGE vs. Vanguard
3:15 Follow-up: Retirement accounts, target date funds, and cleaning up a messy portfolio
5:06 Safe Harbor 401k rules explained
5:53 Deep dive into 401k fund options—why some funds may not be ideal
7:43 Old TSP account—combine or leave it?
9:34 Caller: How to start adding bonds after years of 100% stocks
10:43 Two strategies for shifting into bonds slowly and smartly
11:42 Listener from Texas asks: How is average return actually calculated?
12:44 Why averages are simple math, not magic
14:13 Caller: TSP investor wants to grow $114k to $500k in 10 years—what it’ll take
15:55 Fidelity Roth IRA options: AVGE vs. DFAW vs. VT + AVUV tilt
17:40 Pros and cons of each fund setup—risk, fees, and portfolio simplicity
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By Don McDonald
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711711 ratings
It’s a full-on Q&A Friday as Don tackles listener questions on account consolidation, fund choices, proper bond allocation, and portfolio construction. From dissecting the merits of AVGE vs. DFAW vs. VT+AVUV, to helping federal employees estimate how much to save, and even clearing up confusion about average returns—this episode is a masterclass in real-world investing for every phase of life. Whether you’re building your portfolio, nearing retirement, or just trying to clean up a financial mishmash, there’s clarity here. Oh, and snark-free math explanations, too.
1:36 First caller: Accumulation phase advice—Fidelity vs. AVGE vs. Vanguard
3:15 Follow-up: Retirement accounts, target date funds, and cleaning up a messy portfolio
5:06 Safe Harbor 401k rules explained
5:53 Deep dive into 401k fund options—why some funds may not be ideal
7:43 Old TSP account—combine or leave it?
9:34 Caller: How to start adding bonds after years of 100% stocks
10:43 Two strategies for shifting into bonds slowly and smartly
11:42 Listener from Texas asks: How is average return actually calculated?
12:44 Why averages are simple math, not magic
14:13 Caller: TSP investor wants to grow $114k to $500k in 10 years—what it’ll take
15:55 Fidelity Roth IRA options: AVGE vs. DFAW vs. VT + AVUV tilt
17:40 Pros and cons of each fund setup—risk, fees, and portfolio simplicity
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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