Nathan Hicks

A Practical Approach to Personal Finance

Welcome


Welcome to my personal hub. The core focus here is sharing practical, resilient financial education. The strategies discussed are designed to limit volatility and provide steady growth without unnecessary complexity.

The 33/33/33 Strategy

A permanent, balanced portfolio model built on an equal three-way split: Stocks, Gold, and Cash. By utilizing straightforward ETFs (such as VOO, GLDM, and SGOV), this approach is designed to weather varying economic climates with built-in stability.

The 20 Basis Point Rule

Navigating bond durations shouldn't rely on guesswork. Implementing Larry Swedroe’s 20 basis point heuristic provides a logical framework for determining Treasury bond durations, ensuring you are adequately compensated for extending maturity.

Rock Paper Equity

For a deeper dive into backtesting, historical performance, and educational breakdowns of the 33/33/33 investment approach, visit my dedicated strategy site.

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