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- Living off Dividends 101 (The Magic Number) | Ep 40
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You have probably invested into the stock market before, but have you ever wondered the math behind how much money you need to live off your portfolio? This is the exact question I had and I decided to share my findings with you. Be warned that it might get a tad bit technical with numbers and calculations flying around, but I will be sure to do a simple summary at the end, enjoy!
Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!
Timestamps:
(01:20) - Benefits
(02:27) - Dividend Aristocrats
(04:13) - Drawbacks
(05:26) - Covered Call ETFs
(06:18) - Best ETFs to invest in
(07:15) - How much do you need?
(08:48) - An alternative strategy
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10 min - Shocking Truth: Average Net Worth By Age Revealed | Ep 39
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Pause. I want you to picture this. The bottom 70% of the population only controls 3% of global wealth. While the 8 richest men have wealth that equals to the bottom 47% of the population! Statistics like the ones above are wild, it really throws off your perception on money. So in this episode, we will be going over the average net worth you should have based on your age group.
Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!
Timestamps:
(01:00) - How is it calculated?
(02:42) - Figures presented in a table
(03:08) - People in their 20s
(04:12) - People in their 30s
(05:33) - People in their 40s
(06:29) - People in their 50s
(07:36) - How to increase your net worth?
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9 min - Discover the 12 Best Side Hustles for Every Age | Ep 38
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Tired of working a low-paying dead-end day job? Then you might be looking for an alternative/supplementary way to earn money, which comes in the form of a side hustle! So in this episode, we will break down the 12 side hustles you can do pretty effortlessly sorted based on your age group. Look at the time stamps below!
Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!
Timestamps:
(00:47) - Phase 1: 13~16 years old
(03:13) - Phase 2: 17~21 years old
(05:35) - Phase 3: 22~29 years old
(08:44) - Phase 4: 30 years old and above
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11 min - Escape the 9-5 Grind: 6 Passive Income Strategies | Ep 37
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We've all heard of the dream. Making money while you lie down on a hammock at a sandy beach with an ice cold beverage on your hand, this is the dream of Passive Income! While it sounds tempting, but what if I tell you that it is possible for you to realize this as well? In this episode, we will go over 6 different ideas for passive income on the exact blueprint to make it happen for yourself!
Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!
Timestamps:
(00:54) - Method 1
(01:49) - Method 2
(03:31) - Method 3
(05:22) - Method 4
(07:18) - Method 5
(09:29) - Method 6
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11 min - Warren Buffett: Stop These 5 Things That Are Keeping You Poor | Ep 36
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As Warren Buffett has pointed out, a significant portion of the American population is living the "American Nightmare" instead of the "American Dream." To illustrate, did you know that 58% of Americans are living from paycheck to paycheck? This means that nearly two-thirds of the population struggles to make ends meet and can barely afford their groceries when they go to the store. The harsh truth is that this issue isn't isolated to a specific region; it affects the entire nation. So today let's go over the 5 things that are keeping you poor!
Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!
Timestamps:
(01:44) - Zero Balance
(04:46) - Payment Traps
(06:52) - Compounding
(09:57) - Flashy Lifestyle
(10:36) - Step Ahead
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13 min - Cash Flows Made Simple | Ep 35
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Do you know why legendary investor, Warren Buffett always prefer looking at a company's cash flows, rather than its reported earnings figure? We will dicuss the types of cash flows and why it is often overlooked by many investors!
Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!
Timestamps:
(00:48) - What is a cash flow
(01:59) - Cash from Operating Activities
(02:55) - Cash from Investing Activities
(03:41) - Cash from Financing Activities
(04:23) - Free Cash Flow
(05:29) - Why are cash flows important
(06:43) - Key Takeaway
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9 min - 5 Rules To Manage Your Money Like The Rich (Dave Ramsey) | Ep 34
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These are the 5 things everyone should do with money by Dave Ramsey. If you do these 5 over a couple of decades, 100% of the time you will get results that will blow your mind! Remember, you only get what you put in!
Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!
Timestamps:
(00:33) - Rule 1
(01:26) - Rule 2
(04:13) - Rule 3
(05:37) - Rule 4
(06:48) - Rule 5
(08:50) - Fun challenge for you!
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10 min - The Truth About FIRE - Is Early Retirement Actually Possible? | Ep 33
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Have you heard of FIRE, where people aim to live frugally and save a huge portion of their paycheck, so they can retire early like before their 30s (or 40s) and enjoy the rest of their life the way they want? In this episode, we will go through the benefits and downsides of doing so, and whether it is for you specifically!
Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!
Timestamps:
(01:37) - How much do you need?
(02:52) - The FIRE Movement
(03:40) - The Four Percent Rule
(05:10) - Shifting from earning to saving (Frugality)
(06:47) - The risks nobody talks about
(07:58) - "Your mindset matters"
(08:49) - Should you pursue FIRE?
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10 min - From Broke To Millionaire: 7 Money Steps For Teenagers | Ep 32
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Being a teenager means you are in an extremely powerful position! I'm talking about your time, which can put you ahead of everyone else if you play your cards right. Therefore, today we will go over 7 tips for you to implement early on, so you will go on to become a millionaire later on in your life!
Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!
Timestamps:
(00:34) - Step number 1
(01:59) - Step number 2
(03:39) - Step number 3
(05:46) - Step number 4
(07:47) - Step number 5
(09:15) - Step number 6
(10:30) - Step number 7
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12 min - How You Can Become A Millionaire: Index Fund Investing For Beginners | Ep 31
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Wanna hear something super cool? If you save just $200 dollars every month and let it grow by 8% each year, you will have more than a $1,000,000 dollars after 45 years! If this sounds like something that you are interested in, let me walk you through the detailed steps and important things to watch out for when embarking on this journey!
Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!
Timestamps:
(00:55) - Lies About Investing
(02:12) - What's an Index Fund?
(03:23) - Why Buy Individual Stocks?
(03:38) - What's a Roth IRA?
(04:24) - Lump Sum VS Dollar Cost Averaging
(04:52) - Difference Between ETFs & Index Funds
(05:24) - How to Invest for TEENS
(06:18) - Can Anyone Invest in USA Stocks?
(06:44) - How Much You Should Invest
(07:26) - The Best Websites To Use
(07:48) - Vanguard Index Funds Explained
(09:19) - The Best Index Funds
(10:26) - How Much To Allocate?
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Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence…
for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!