Here are Todd’s latest fun picks to take your financial skills to the next level...

If Last Week's Market Action Stressed You, Then Read This Article..

If you were stressed by last week's market action then you don't have a plan. When you have a plan backed by numbers then there's no stress because you're prepared and know what to do. This quick article gives you one path to solving the problem. My Expectancy Wealth Planning course gives you a much more comprehensive answer that includes "deep diversification" and powerful risk management strategies. When you have a plan that covers all contingencies then you shouldn't get stressed by a down market. You know with confidence what to do in all situations. Your plan provides the answer.

Free Google Doc Shows How Much You Can Save In Fees

Investment fees matter... a lot. They're the single most significant determinant of long-term investment out-performance as proven by multiple research studies. This free spreadsheet (Google Doc) shows you how much you can save by switching from a high-fee fund with big capital gains to a low-cost ETF that has fewer distributions. Run some numbers for yourself. You'll be glad you did.

I Couldn't Stop Reading This...

This article is from the founder of Stripe - the company that revolutionized online credit card payments. The Web 1.0 design on the article is so ugly and pathetic that I could barely bring myself to start reading it. But once I started, I couldn't stop. It was absolutely fascinating (at least, to me) to discover how fast certain landmark projects were completed, and it was equally horrifying to discover how slow other projects progress. It's both an entertaining read, and powerful food for thought.

Also, when you're ready to take the next step, here are two ways I can help you...

1. Just released! The second edition of my bestselling book How Much Do I Need To Retire? was published January 2nd. It has 40% more content, updated research, new illustrations and graphics. Learn more here or search it on Amazon.
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