Pale Rider
Confused about dryer sheets
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- Jun 22, 2006
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I just finished reading The Four Pillars of Investing by William Bernstein. This book was suggested to me by members of this forum. I really enjoyed the book and felt like there was a lot of good investing information to be learned.
I am curious what others think of the approach to investing that is described in this book. Especially in regards to investing in index funds, investing in precious metals, investing in a minimum of 20% bonds, and his repeated recommendation for Vanguard funds.
I am 34 and married. We use a financial planner. We have used him for about 5 years now because we really did not know much at the time. I am learning more and am starting to see the error of my ways. Since reading this book I am thinking of selling my assets (all mutual funds) that I have with my planner and moving them into Vanguard index funds. We have 100K in taxable funds and about 140K in sheltered accounts (Roth IRA's and a VA). I know this is not a complete story, but I would appreciate any opinions on the matter.
Thanks.
I am curious what others think of the approach to investing that is described in this book. Especially in regards to investing in index funds, investing in precious metals, investing in a minimum of 20% bonds, and his repeated recommendation for Vanguard funds.
I am 34 and married. We use a financial planner. We have used him for about 5 years now because we really did not know much at the time. I am learning more and am starting to see the error of my ways. Since reading this book I am thinking of selling my assets (all mutual funds) that I have with my planner and moving them into Vanguard index funds. We have 100K in taxable funds and about 140K in sheltered accounts (Roth IRA's and a VA). I know this is not a complete story, but I would appreciate any opinions on the matter.
Thanks.