In this episode, host Phil Better guides beginners through building their first investment portfolio. From setting financial goals to avoiding common mistakes, this episode provides practical steps for starting your investing journey.

Key Topics Covered:

- Setting investment goals and their importance

- Understanding portfolio basics

- The 3-fund portfolio strategy

- Choosing your first investments

- Portfolio management techniques

- Common beginner mistakes to avoid

Main Points:

1. Goal Setting

- Start with a $10,000 goal

- Define short-term and long-term financial objectives

- Align goals with investment choices

2. Portfolio Basics

- Stocks: High growth potential with higher risk

- Bonds: Stability with lower risk

- Index funds/ETFs: Diversification benefits

3. Recommended 3-Fund Portfolio Split:

- 50% Total stock market index funds

- 30% Total international stock market index funds

- 20% Total bond market index funds

4. Portfolio Management Strategies:

- Regular rebalancing

- Dollar-cost averaging

- Long-term thinking approach

- Automated contributions

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid:

- Market timing

- Lack of diversification

- Emotional reactions to volatility

- Chasing trends

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Additional Notes:

- Phil shares personal story about burnout in 2020

- Emphasizes importance of "mental wealth"

- Recommends writing down personal investing code

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