The Breakdown of the Frugal Expat Asset Allocation

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Asset allocation is all about how you break down your assets into different categories. Some people break down their assets into categories such as stocks, bonds, and real estate. I have broken down my portfolio to show you what I own.

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My Investment Strategy:

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With the left over money we have, we put it into investments. I like to use the method of a 3-Fund Portfolio. So we have our money in: – VTI – VXUS – BND .

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The Emergency Fund is essential:

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The Investments that I hold:

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Expense Ratios:

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Our Goals for Finances:

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The hope for our finances is to let compounding and our simple strategy create wealth and financial independence for us in the long run.

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The Breakdown of the Frugal Expat Asset Allocation

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Asset allocation is all about how you break down your assets into different categories. Some people break down their assets into categories such as stocks, bonds, and real estate. I have broken down my portfolio to show you what I own.

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My Investment Strategy:

The strategy I use with money is to: 1. Spend Less than you make 2. Stay out of debt 3. Invest the Rest

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With the left over money we have, we put it into investments. I like to use the method of a 3-Fund Portfolio. So we have our money in: – VTI – VXUS – BND .

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Our Asset Allocation:

The Emergency Fund is essential:

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I would suggest to people to have an emergency fund that covers 6-8 months of expenses. So we are going a little bit above that. Each person should decide how much is enough to get by.

The Investments that I hold:

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We are pretty simple when it comes to investing. Diversification is key so we have our investments into 3 funds that will give us exposure to over 10,000 different companies across the world.

Expense Ratios:

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Our Goals for Finances:

Our Goal is freedom. I like having the ability to walk away from work. Financial Independence is our major goal. It just gives us more options for life.

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The hope for our finances is to let compounding and our simple strategy create wealth and financial independence for us in the long run.

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