For years, the internet's favorite investing advice was simple: buy VTSAX and chill. But it's long overdue for a reality check. We'll talk about the downsides of a one-fund portfolio and why recent international and small-cap value outperformance should give you pause.

You'll learn how diversification, smart portfolio rebalancing, and practical investment management can protect your goals (and your peace of mind) far better than going it alone or chasing past returns. I'll walk you through the evidence, the behavioral traps, and how to align your investments with your real life, not just the latest forum trend.

Key moments:

(01:51) Why international and small-cap value beat the US large-cap lately

(07:49) How outperformance cycles should shape your portfolio, not your emotions

(13:01) The dangers of chasing performance versus committing to a long-term allocation

(21:13) Why portfolio complexity means tax and rebalancing headaches — and when to get help

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Going from DINKWAD (Dual Income, No Kids, With A Dog) to new parent is a wild ride. I'm sharing exactly what I did to financially prepare for birth and the first two weeks postpartum — from simplifying bills and meal planning to hospital supply hacks, Amazon returns, and freeing up mental space for the emotional ups and downs of new parenthood. If you're in the newborn stage (or almost there), this is your financial survival guide.

Key moments:

(02:10) What I did pre-birth so I could focus on my newborn, not my bills
(11:30) How (and why) to maximize hospital resources covered by your insurance
(14:40) Week 1 postpartum: What I bought, didn't use, and returned
(20:11) Week 2 postpartum: medical bills, rewards program, and subscription services to reclaim time

Resources mentioned:

The Doctors Bjorkman
Hello Fresh
Similac Rewards
Pampers Rewards
College savings plan

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What would you do if you were sliding backward down an icy mountain at 11 p.m. with your kids in the car? We walk through a terrifying near-miss and the powerful financial lessons that came from it: overconfidence bias, underinsuring your life and disability, and why preparedness isn't fear-based — it's freedom-based. You'll also hear why reflecting on your mortality might actually help you live (and spend) more intentionally. If you've ever found yourself on a slippery slope — literally or financially — this episode is for you.

Key moments:

(03:20) Why spending on safety, like snow tires or insurance, isn't optional

(06:37) No one should live in fear, but we should be better about being prepared

(08:39) Overconfidence bias and dangerous financial blind spots

(12:52) Balancing long-term savings with living fully in the present

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