Friends That Invest

This week, Sim breaks down why she’s not selling her S&P 500 investments or pulling her money out of the US stock market, despite growing fears about America’s future. She explores four key reasons she remains confident in US investing long term, including innovation, access to capital, market liquidity, and the global revenue generated by S&P 500 companies. Plus, Sim explains where emerging markets can fit into a diversified investment portfolio without making drastic decisions based on short-term fear.
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This week, Sim breaks down the hidden ways people pleasing could be costing you thousands, from accepting extra work without recognition to underselling yourself, overspending, and struggling to set financial boundaries. She shares practical strategies to negotiate your salary with confidence, stop money leaks, and build healthier habits at work and at home. If you want to earn more, spend less, and stop letting guilt get in the way of your financial goals, this episode is for you.
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This week, Sim reflects on what happened after reaching financial independence and why retiring early wasn't what she expected. She shares the reality of hitting her FIRE number, why she chose to keep building Friends That Invest, and the surprising lessons she learned about purpose, productivity, and finding a career you don't want to retire from. If you're working towards financial freedom, this episode will help you rethink what wealth really means once you've reached your goal.
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This week, Sim explores one of the biggest personal finance questions of all: should you spend money enjoying your life today, or save everything for the future? She shares how to find the balance between building wealth and creating meaningful experiences, why being too frugal can sometimes hold you back, and practical ways to spend with intention instead of guilt. If you've ever wondered whether you're saving too much or not enough, this episode will help you rethink your relationship with money.

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This week, Sim breaks down the best and worst performing asset classes of the past decade to reveal what history can actually teach us about investing. She explains why chasing last year's winners rarely works, what the data says about US stocks, bonds, gold, REITs, commodities and emerging markets, and how to build a more resilient long-term portfolio. If you want to become a smarter investor without trying to predict the market, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based insights.
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