In this episode of FI Study Room, we’re continuing our journey through A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel—this time diving into the behavioral traps, smart tax-efficient investments, and portfolio building strategies for high-income earners in their 20s and 30s.

• 🧠 Why do smart people make dumb investing decisions?
• 💸 What are municipal bonds, and why do high earners love them?
• 🏘️ REITs vs. owning property—what’s better for the busy professional?
• 📈 How do you build a chill, low-maintenance portfolio that still grows like crazy?

Whether you're new to investing or optimizing your FI path, this episode is packed with practical tips, relatable stories, and the calm, grounded mindset that Malkiel champions.

🎙️ Episode Breakdown

⏱️ 00:00 - Intro

🧠 02:25 - Behavioral Finance – Why we’re our own worst enemies

💵 07:52 - High Earners' Investment Vehicles: Municipal Bonds – Tax-free income strategies

🏘️ 11:38 - High Earners' Investment Vehicles: Real Estate / REIT – Chill way to invest in property

📊 19:19 - Life Cycle Portfolio for Mid 20s – Late 30s – How to invest in your prime years

🔁 21:55 - Recap & Outro – Smarter investing, simplified