This course consists of more than four hours of video instruction, more than thirty resources, and a 19-page downloadable pdf investment plan for you to fill out and create based on the information you learn from the course.
Amon & Christina – Stock Market Investing for Financial Independence & Retiring Early
This Course Includes:
4+ hours of on-demand video
Absolutely NO boring PowerPoints. Instead, we talk to you face-to-face (like our YouTube videos). Keeping you engaged all 21 modules (4.5 hours).
Your own investment plan
In this course, we share our specific holdings in our investment accounts and we include a 19-page pdf investment plan for you to download and fill out, so that you can create your own individual investment plan, too!
30+ investing resource
Our resources include homework assignments, summary notes, and a list of additional resources that include additional investing tips that you can print and take with you anywhere
What You’ll Learn:
This course contains more than 4 hours of video instruction, 30 resources and a 19 page guide.-page downloadable pdf investment plan for You can fill out the following and create it based on what you have learned from the course.
The video instruction is broken inTo twenty-One module. Each module focuses upon different investment topics and is presented in an orderly fashion.
We start the course by discussing what steps you should take to begin investing. We discuss how to calculate the FIRE number and how that number affects your overall investment portfolio as well as your retirement strategy. The discussion then turns to stock market history, historic market perspectives, and investing mindset.
We discuss the many types of investment accounts available to you, including tax.-Both advantaged and unavantaged-We will discuss tax-advantaged investments and the various fees associated to different types of investments. We cover the main characteristics you should be looking for. for When choosing a brokerage company, we guide you through how to open and fund a brokerage account. We also show you how to set it up. for Automated investments
We’ll discuss how to order your investments and the different types you can add (e.g., index funds and ETFs, REITs or individual stocks), We will discuss the main factors to consider when allocating assets. We will show you how to search for different types of investments. for when you’re investing in different assets, such as index funds, ETFs, REITs, and individual stocks.
We discuss whether it is better to lump sum your money or use dollar cost average. We discuss common investing mistakes and how to rebalance your portfolio.
The course ends with all the information you need in order to be able to act and invest.
“When you invest, you’re buying a day you don’t have to work.”
– Aya Laraya
Meet Your Instructors
Hello, We’re Amon & Christina (Your Instructors)
We’re former federal government employees That was all about saving, making and investing money in order to grow enough wealth in investments to never again need to work.
Guess what? We did it! At the age 39After reaching financial independence, we quit our jobs and started. . . We have retired!
If you’re interested in learning how to Invest in the stock exchange On the way to financial independence, and retiring early (i.e. FIRE) – this course is for you!
“Reaching FIRE has allowed us to spend more time with each other and with our daughters. We get to live every day to the fullest!”
– Amon & Christina Browning
Frequently Asked Question
Who can take this course? for?
This course was designed to teach you how to use the internet. for various different investors, including:
- For those who are just starting to invest;
- Investors who have tried their hand at investing but are looking to improve their financial literacy to make it a sustainable career.-term investor
- People who have invested in the past for quite some time, but haven’t gotten their intended results or haven’t understood the consequences of their investment strategies; and
- People who have had their investments managed by a financial advisor but are now looking to learn financial literacy in order to start investing on their own.
Basically, if you’re interested in financial independence and you want to learn more about investing in the United States stock market in order to reach financial independence – This class is for you!
Is the course completed in a reasonable amount of time?
The video instruction can be broken down into twenty pieces-Each module is broken down into smaller pieces that are easier to understand and keep you engaged. Total length of the video instruction is It takes approximately 4.5 hours. You will also receive summary notes and homework assignments. The pace and time it takes to complete the course are entirely up to you.
How long do I have to access the course?
You will be enrolled in the course after you complete it. Unlimited access to the course for You can keep it going as long as possible. Each module should be viewed back by you.-To-You can take it slow or fast and move through each module at your own pace. More importantly, once you complete the course, you have unlimited access – so you can come back and watch the videos whenever you want!
What if I’m a non-U.S. citizen?
Some parts of this course can be applied to anyone, but some content is only for those who are able to invest in the United States stock markets. Non-Americans:-U.S. citizens may not have access the tools, options and investments mentioned in this course. If you are not a citizen of the United States, certain tools, options and investments discussed in this course may not be available to you.-U.S. citizen looking to invest in non-U.S. companies-U.S. Markets: This course is not applicable. for you.
What if I’m a U.S. citizen but live outside of the United States?
There are certain requirements that you must meet if you intend to invest in the U.S. stock market while living outside of the United States – even if you are a U.S. citizen. Before signing up, consider your specific circumstances and whether you will be able to invest in U.S. stock markets. for You can learn more about this course by contacting us. for The class.
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Course Curriculum
Module 1 – Introduction & Overview
Welcome! (4:16)
Get your Stock Market Investing Plan for FIRE and get on your way!
Module 1 Assignment: Section I Your Investment Plan
Module 2: Steps to take before you begin Investing
Setting up an Emergency Fund (3.25)
Pay off High-Interest Debt (2.45)
Module 2: Summary Notes
Module 3 – Starting With a Goal & Achieving FIRE
Calculating your FIRE number (4:14).
The Trinity Study (6.57)
Module 3: Summary notes
Module 3: Assignment #1 (Start with A Goal)
Module 4 Stock Market History is important for investors.
How it all started (3:05)
Crash of 1929 (Black Tuesday), 1:24
Crash of 1973-74 (Oil Crisis Crash), (0.59)
Crash of 1987 (Black Monday), (1:15).
Crash of 2000 (Dot)-com Bubble) (2:22)
Crash 2008 (Great Recession). (1:16).
Crash of 2020 (Coronavirus Crash), (4:05).
Module 4: Summary notes
Module 5 – Investing Mentality
Controlling your Emotions (4.19)
How to behave during a crash (4:49).
Module 5 Summary Notes
Module 5: Assignment 1 (Investing Assessment)
Module 6: Overview of Investment accounts
Two Types of Accounts: Tax Advantage & Non-Tax Advantage (2.08)
Tax Advantaged Accounts – 401(k) (4:28)
Tax Advantaged Accounts – Solo 401(k) (2:13)
Tax Advantaged Accounts – 457 Plan (1:36)
Tax Advantaged Accounts – Traditional IRA (2:27)
Tax Advantaged Accounts – 403(b) (1:28)
Tax Advantaged Accounts – Roth IRA (2:35)
Tax Advantaged Accounts – Self-Directed IRA (1.40)
Tax Advantaged Accounts – Health Savings Account (HSA) (4:41)
Tax Advantaged Accounts – 529 (2:52)
Non-Tax Advantaged accounts – Ordinary brokerage account (5.04).
Module 6: Summary notes
Module 6: Additional Resources
Module 7 – Types and Prices of Investment Fees
Brokerage fees (1:48).
Transaction fees (0:54).
Expense Ratios (1:03)
Fronted-End Load fees (1:13).
Back-End Load Fees (0.55)
Management Fees (0,51)
Annual Fees (0,40)
4.44. Impact of fees
Tip 1: Reduce or Avoid Charges
Tip 2: Reduce or Avoid Fees
Avoiding or reducing fees (Tip 3 (1:11).
Reduce or Avoid Fees (Tip 4 (1:41).
Module 7: Summary notes
Module 8 – Picking a Brokerage Company
Assessing the Brokers Security (2.37)
Insurance – What should you look for? (1:17)
Check out the Brokerages Fraud Policies (0.47)
Make sure to check for Fees (1.21)
Assessing Customer Service (1.14)
Platform Interface (Website, App) (1.03).
Types Of Accounts Available (1:23)
Customer Reviews (1.20).
Module 8: Summary notes
Module 9 – Opening a Brokerage Account
Step-By-Step Instructions (4.54)
Module 9: Summary Notes
Module 10: Funding Your Brokerage account
Optional for Funding Your Account (2.41)
Module 10: Summary notes
Module 11 – Automate Investments
Automating – Benefit 1 (1:51)
Automating – Benefit 2 (2:19)
Automating – Benefit 3 (1:36)
Automating – Benefit 4 (2:24)
Automated Investments: Setting up (3:32).
Module 11: Summary notes
Module 12 – Order of Investing
Why order of Investing Matters (2.18)
Step 1 (2.08)
Step 2 (1.29)
Step 3 (1.29)
Step 4 (1.17)
Step 5 (1.49)
Step 6 (1.39)
Step 7 (1.16)
Bonus Step for Early Retirees (2.10)
Module: 12 Summary notes
Module 12: Assignment 1 (Your Order of) Investing)
Module 12: Additional Resources (How we Invested) for FIRE)
Module 13 – Types and Investments
Actively Managed Mutual Funds (2.01)
Index Funds (1.08)
Deciding Between Mutual Funds & Index Funds (2:03)
Mutual Funds vs. Index Funds – Goals & Fees (2:08)
Mutual Funds vs. Index Funds – Comparing Performance (1:38)
Index Fund Preference (2.20)
Exchange Traded Funds (1/18)
Comparison of ETFs and Index Funds (1.27)
Why People Choose ETFs Over Index Funds – Reason #1 (1:00)
Why People Choose ETFs Over Index Funds – Reason #2 (1:09)
Why People Choose ETFs Over Index Funds – Reason #3 (1:07)
Why People Choose Index Funds Over ETFs – Reason #1 (2:42)
Why People Choose Index Funds Over ETFs – Reason #2 (0:57)
REITs (2.25)
Individual Stocks (3.21)
Bonds (2.25)
Module 13 Summary Notes
Module 14 – Asset Allocation & Optimal Returns
What is Asset Allocation (1.46)?
Asset Allocation and Time Horizon (1.22)
Reckless vs Aggressive Investing (1:41)
Role of Bonds (2.14)
Stock Bond Allocation (2.08)
Problem with the Rule of Thumb (1.35)
Our Thoughts when Developing Our Portfolio Allocation (1:41).
Asset Allocation and Revisiting Trinity Study (3.04).
See Inside Our Portfolio – Stocks Bonds and Emergencies (2:21).
See Inside Our Portfolio – Creating Our Core Investment (1:23)
See inside Our Portfolio – Our Core Investment with ETFs (2.28)
Check out Inside Our Portfolio: Supporting Our Core Investment With REITs (0.56).
See inside Our Portfolio – Supporting our Core Investment With Individual Stocks (1.35)
Module 14: Summary notes
Module 14: Assignment 1 (Your Targeted Asset Allocation)
Module 14 – Additional Resources
Module 15 – Researching Investments
Researching Investments in General (1.53)
Researching Index Funds (2.44)
Comparing Index Funds (2.19)
Researching and Comparing ETFs (1.50)
Researching and Comparing REITs (1.12)
Individual Stocks A Warning (1:08).
Researching and Picking Stocks – Factor 1 (1:18)
Researching and Picking Stocks – Factor 2 (1:06)
Researching and Picking Stocks – Factor 3 (0:52)
Researching and Picking Stocks – Factor 4 (0:52)
Researching and Picking Stocks – Factor 5 (0:45)
Researching and Picking Stocks – Factor 6 (0:46)
Researching and Picking Stocks – Factor 7 (1:27)
Module 15: Summary Notes
Module 15: Assignment 1 (Your Investments).
Module 16 – Lump Sum Investing Average Dollar Cost
A Identified Lump sum (2:03).
Vanguard Study Results (1:55).
The Mindset Role (1:01)
The Fear of Investing (1:35)
The Ultimate Question to Ask Youself (0:56).
Module 16: Summary Notes
Module 16 – Additional Resources
Module 17 – Rebalancing
Strategy for Rebalancing (1.56)
Example Portfolio to Rebalance (1.20)
Rebalancing Strategy #1 (1:23)
(2) Rebalancing to Lower Risk
Rebalancing to Increase returns (1:32).
Rebalancing Strategy #2 (1:22)
Rebalancing vs. Timing Market (1:55)
Rebalancing Frequency Option #1 (0:49)
Rebalancing Frequency Option #2 (1:38)
Module 17: Summary notes
Module 17: Assignment #1 (Rebalancing Strategy).
Module 18 Investing Make sure to avoid these mistakes
Eight Mistakes – Your Guiding Light (1:17)
1.15 Mistake
Second mistake (1:58).
3. Mistake (0:47).
Misstake 4# (1.38)
Make a mistake #5 (0,59)
Mistake #6 (2.01)
Make a mistake #7 (1:07).
8. Mistake (1:34).
Module 18: Summary Notes
Module 18: Assignment 1 (Note to self – Avoid Investment Mistakes)
Module 19: Dealing with Bear Markets and Recessions
Tip 1 (2.02)
Tip 2 (1.01)
Tip 3 (1.04)
Tip 4 (1.06)
Module 19: Summary Notes
Module 19: Assignment #1 (Your plan) for Handling Crashes
Module 20 – Putting It All Together
Putting It All Together (2.26)
Module 20 Summary Notes
Module 21 – Continue Education
Continuing Education (1.54)
Module 21: Summary Notes
Module 21: Assignment 1 (Other Considerations).
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Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 52
- Assessments Yes