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Most investors think a better portfolio is a more complicated portfolio.

It usually isn't.

In this episode, Tyler revisits his retirement portfolio framework and answers one of the most common questions he's received:

How many funds do you actually need?

From a simple two-fund portfolio to more complex five-fund allocations, Tyler explains where diversification adds real value—and where it simply adds complexity.

In this episode, Tyler covers:

The core idea:

The best portfolio isn't the most sophisticated. It's the one you'll hold through the next bear market.

Because long-term investing isn't won by finding the perfect allocation.

It's won by keeping costs low, staying invested, and resisting the urge to tinker.

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Hope this gives you something to think about this week.