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Podcast: Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
Episode: Dollar Cost Averaging by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Smart and Steady Investing
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Episode 3350:
Ramit Sethi breaks down dollar-cost averaging as a smart way to invest consistently over time without trying to time the market. He explains how this strategy can protect against volatility, while also comparing it to lump-sum investing, which often yields higher returns, but not without emotional trade-offs. Sethi also provides a practical guide for building an index fund portfolio from scratch, even on a limited budget.
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