You did the heavy lifting. You studied the market. You bought Bitcoin when everyone else was scared. You held on through the volatility.
Now you are sitting on some real gains. It feels good.
But there is a silent partner in your portfolio. They did not...
If you hang out in the Financial Independence, Retire Early community, you know the drill. Everyone loves VTI.
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF is the default answer for a reason. It represents the whole US economy and pays dividends. Historically, it compounds at roughly...