Mutual Funds & ETFs

Mutual funds have long formed the basis for many great lazy portfolios – more recently, ETFs have come on the scene to do the same, in some cases with lowered costs. Beware, though, as not all funds nor ETFs are created equal.

5 Steps to Prioritizing Roth IRAs vs. 401(k)s vs. Debt

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Lazy

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for most financial questions, but this particular one comes up a lot and, in many cases, is simpler than it might first seem: How do I prioritize contributing to retirement accounts versus paying off debts … Continue reading →

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List of Lazy Links: 5 Resources for Building a Simple Portfolio

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Lazy

Simplicity can be surprisingly difficult – or at least: choosing between easy-to-implement options is itself sometimes a challenging task. If you are not quite sure where to get started on the road to lazy investing, here are some useful jumping-off … Continue reading →

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DCA or Lump Sum? Dollar Cost Averaging vs All-at-Once Investing

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Lazy

So you have money you want to invest, and you know what you want to invest it in, but are not sure when to do it. Put it all in and you might be buying cheap, or accidentally be adding … Continue reading →

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