Tae Kim - Financial Tortoise

Tae Kim - Financial Tortoise

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  • 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Roth | Retirement Savings Plans Explained (For 2022)

    What are the different types of retirement savings? Which one should I choose? Let's answer these questions with our video about 401(k), 403(b)s, IRAs and Roths.

    IRS Website 2022 Retirement Plan Change https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-changes-to-retirement-plans-for-2022

    Timecodes

    0:00 - Intro
    1:21 - Retirement Savings Plan Fundamentals
    2:06 - Employer-Based Tax-Advantaged Buckets
    2:45 - 401(k)
    6:26 - Roth 401(k)
    7:11 - Individual-Based Tax-Advantaged Buckets
    7:42 - Traditional IRA
    8:47 - Roth IRA
    9:45 - Summary Of Retirement Savings Plans
    10:20 - My Recommendation For Order Of Filling These Buckets

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    DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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    14 min
  • One Global Fund (VTWAX) or Two Funds (VTSAX + VTIAX)

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    Timecodes:

    0:00 - Intro
    1:42 - The Case for International Exposure
    4:44 - The Two Approaches
    6:23 - What Are These Funds Exactly?
    8:59 - The Key Differences
    13:33 - The Behavioral Factor
    14:59 - So Which Should You Choose?

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    DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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    20 min
  • Making Money vs. Making It Last | How To STAY Wealthy

    A lot of people ask me, "Hey I want to make money. What should I do?" But the question they should be asking is, "How can I make it last? How can I STAY wealthy?" In this video we'll look at some big ways you can keep your wealth secure and make it last!

    Timecodes

    0:00 - Intro
    0:39 - Making Money vs. Making It Last
    1:10 - Making Money vs. Making It Last In Media
    2:16 - Warren Buffet Not Only Got Rich, But Kept Getting Richier.
    3:33 - Be Financially Bulletproof. Hold Enough Cash.
    4:36 - Understand, No Plan Survives First Contact
    6:09 - Be Optimistic, But Also Be Little Paranoid | Practice Pragmatic Optimism

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    DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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    10 min
  • The Sandwich Generation: What It Means and How to Deal With It

    The Sandwich Generation is a term used to describe the generation that takes care of their aging parents while also raising kids. This video will help you understand what it means and how to deal with it!

    1 - The emotional & time challenge as the Sandwich Generation
    2 - The importance of having a strong financial foundation
    3 - We want to not just survive, but thrive as the Sandwich Generation

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    Welcome to the Financial Tortoise Channel!

    DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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    7 min
  • Stop Believing These Gold Myths

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    Timecodes:

    0:00 - Intro
    1:38 - The Current Gold Rally
    4:12 - Myth #1 - Inflation Hedge
    6:51 - Myth #2 - Safe Haven
    8:59 - Myth #3 - Improved Portfolio Returns
    12:07 - Myth #4 - Reliable Store Of Value
    14:38 - Actionable Takeaways

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    DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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    19 min
  • HSA - The Ultimate Investment Account | Never Pay Taxes!

    The Health Savings Account is the ultimate investment account. The IRS has been very generous with HSA holders, and it's time for you to take advantage of these benefits! In this video I'll discuss why an HSA can be a great tool for your retirement.

    Timecodes

    0:00 - Intro
    0:42 - What Is A HSA?
    2:06 - Caveat - HSA is Not FSA
    3:21 - This Is Where It Gets Awesome
    3:46 - Isn’t HSA For Medical Expenses?
    5:00 - So, What Should You Do To Maximize HSA?
    6:04 - Bottom Line

    Healthcare.gov & HSA (https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/health-savings-account-hsa/)
    Mad Fientist & HSA (https://www.madfientist.com/ultimate-retirement-account/)

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    DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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    10 min
  • The 5 Best Fidelity Funds for 2026 and Beyond

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    Timecodes:

    0:00 - Intro
    1:03 - #1 FSKAX
    5:26 - #2 FTIHX
    9:56 - #3 - FXNAX
    12:18 - #4 - SPAXX
    14:29 - #5 - Freedom Index Funds

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    ► Monarch - https://financialtortoise.com/monarch

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    DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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    21 min
  • The Secret To Wealth Is...TIME? | Compound Interest Explained

    This video will explain how compounding interest works and why it is the secret to building wealth. It may sound like a simple concept, but in reality compounding interest is one of the most powerful forces in the universe! It's just math, you say? Well yes...sort of. But what about when your money makes more money without any work on your part? This is where things get really interesting.

    Timecodes

    0:00 - Intro
    0:36 - 99% of Warren Buffet’s $100.5 billion net worth came after his 56th Birthday
    1:59 - Compounding Is Not Intuitive
    3:51 - Double Edged Sword
    4:46 - Resist The Urge To Beat The Market

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    DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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    8 min
  • The Last Words You Don't Want to Say

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    Timecodes:

    0:00 - Intro
    1:42 - #1 - Never Spend to Impress
    3:50 - #2 - Never Trade Health for Wealth
    6:47 - #3 - Never Waste Time
    9:24 - #4 - Never Neglect People
    11:46 - #5 - Never Take Foolish Risks

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    17 min
  • Is Index Investing For Lazy People?

    Is index investing for lazy people? Some people think that because you're not picking stocks, you're just sitting on your hands. But this couldn't be further from the truth! Index investing is a great way to get exposure to different kinds of investments without having to spend hours researching individual stocks.

    Timecodes

    0:00 - Intro
    0:47 - Index Investing 101
    2:36 - Why People Believe Index Investing Is Lazy Investing
    3:01 - Hard to Accept “Average”
    4:25 - Banks & Financial Media Make You Believe You Can Beat The Market
    5:31 - People Underestimate The Hidden Cost Of Investing
    6:12 - We Can’t Pick Winning Stocks
    6:40 - Wise Words

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    DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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    10 min

About Tae Kim - Financial Tortoise

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In the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare, the tortoise didn’t win by being the fastest, he won by being consistent. Step by step, he kept moving forward. When it comes to building wealth, the…