Timing vs Time In the Market
Robin Valadares Robin Valadares

Timing vs Time In the Market

There are always those people who profess that they can time the market. I’m definitely not one of those people. Instead I use a tried and true approach backed with evidence to shape my investing decisions.

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The Business and Real Estate Cycle
Robin Valadares Robin Valadares

The Business and Real Estate Cycle

The business and real estate cycles have been present ever since economists have been tracking markets, they are cyclical (duh, that’s why it’s called a cycle) and largely due to human nature and the fight we face between fear and greed. Until human nature changes, these cycles will be ever-present, so it’s best you understand what they are and how if may affect your investment decisions.

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My second year running an Airbnb in my home
Robin Valadares Robin Valadares

My second year running an Airbnb in my home

Have you ever wondered about renting out a bedroom and bathroom of your house for short term rentals? That’s what I did in 2022. My platform of choice is Airbnb, learn how I became a super host and house hacked my way to living close to mortgage free. Check out my 2023 Year in Review

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2023 Portfolio In Review
Robin Valadares Robin Valadares

2023 Portfolio In Review

Financial Transparency = Financial Literacy. Why are we so afraid about talking about our financial success and failures? Take a look at how 2023 has treated my portfolio so far.

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What’s in your Portfolio?
Robin Valadares Robin Valadares

What’s in your Portfolio?

You can think about a portfolio as a basket of assets. In this basket, you can place all sorts of investments. Bonds, ETFs, Stocks, Mutual Funds, Real Estate etc can all be thrown in. Traditionally many people either through personal investment or through their financial professional, have had a combination of stocks and bonds. The weighting can vary from 90% stocks and 10% bonds to the inverse, 10% stocks, 90% bonds. Typically the scale is tipped towards 60% stocks and 40% bonds, dubbed the 60/40. The question is, is it dead, suboptimal or working well?

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2023 Portfolio Mid Year In Review
Robin Valadares Robin Valadares

2023 Portfolio Mid Year In Review

Financial Transparency = Financial Literacy. Why are we so afraid about talking about our financial success and failures? Take a look at how 2023 has treated my portfolio so far.

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My first year running an Airbnb in my home
Robin Valadares Robin Valadares

My first year running an Airbnb in my home

Have you ever wondered about renting out a bedroom and bathroom of your house for short term rentals? That’s what I did in 2022. My platform of choice is Airbnb, learn how I became a super host and house hacked my way to living close to mortgage free.

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2022 Portfolio Year In Review
Robin Valadares Robin Valadares

2022 Portfolio Year In Review

Financial Transparency = Financial Literacy. Why are we so afraid about talking about our financial success and failures? Take a look at how 2022 has treated my portfolio. Hint… not well.

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2022 Portfolio Mid Year In Review
Robin Valadares Robin Valadares

2022 Portfolio Mid Year In Review

Financial Transparency = Financial Literacy. Why are we so afraid about talking about our financial success and failures? Take a look at how 2022 has treated my portfolio so far.

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2021 Portfolio Year In Review
Robin Valadares Robin Valadares

2021 Portfolio Year In Review

Financial Transparency = Financial Literacy. Why are we so afraid about talking about our financial success and failures? Take a dive into my 2021 portfolio!

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