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The 75/15/10 Rule: How to Split Your Paycheck, With Examples

By Jackson Moreland

The 75/15/10 rule splits your income three ways, with at most 75% on spending, at least 15% invested and at least 10% saved.
You move the 15% and the 10% out first, on payday, and live on what's left.
It's the split Briefs teaches in the Climb to Wealth class.

How To Rebalance Portfolio: The Strategy That Forces You To Buy Low And Sell High

By Milena Thomas

Rebalancing means adjusting your portfolio back to your target allocation when it drifts too far.
The two main methods are time-based (rebalance once a year) and threshold-based (rebalance when allocation drifts more than 5%).
If you are still adding money, you can rebalance by directing new money instead of selling.

How To Buy Treasury Bonds: A Beginner's Guide

By Andre Savage

Treasury bonds are loans you make to the U.S. government. They are considered the safest investment in the world.
You can buy them at TreasuryDirect.gov directly or through any major brokerage.
There are three main types: T-Bills, Treasury Notes, and Treasury Bonds. The longer the term, the higher the interest rate.

Forward Vs Futures Contracts: What's The Real Difference?

By Nate Gregory

Both forward and futures contracts are deals to buy or sell something at a set price on a future date.
Futures trade on exchanges. Forwards are private deals between two parties.
Most regular investors do not use either. They are mostly tools for businesses and big institutions.

Alternative Investments Explained: What They Are And Why They Matter

By Milena Thomas

Alternative investments are anything that is not a regular stock or bond.
The most common types are precious metals, crypto, real estate, commodities, and collectibles.
Most investors should hold 5% to 25% of their portfolio in alternatives, depending on risk tolerance.

How To Buy Bitcoin For Beginners: 3 Simple Ways

By Andre Savage

There are three main ways to buy Bitcoin: directly on an exchange, through a Bitcoin ETF, or through a Bitcoin miner stock.
Each has its own pros, cons, and tax setup.
Most beginners do best starting small and using dollar cost averaging.

How To Follow Smart Money: The 5 Market Shifts Framework

By Jackson Moreland

"Smart money" means big investors with deep research teams and fast information.
You can follow them by watching for 5 types of market shifts.
The goal is to spot where money is moving before it shows up on CNBC.

Insider Trading Meaning: What It Really Is (And Why Some Of It Is Legal)

By Nate Gregory

Insider trading means buying or selling a stock based on facts the public does not know yet.
Some insider trading is legal. Some is a federal crime that can send people to prison.
The SEC tracks every legal insider trade in a public file called Form 4.

Core-Satellite Portfolio: The Best of Both Worlds

By Nate Gregory

A core-satellite portfolio splits investments into stable core holdings and higher-risk satellite picks.
The core is usually 60% of the portfolio, with satellites at 40%.
It blends passive index investing with active opportunity bets.

Bond Ladder Strategy: The Income Plan With Built-In Flexibility

By Nate Gregory

A bond ladder is a series of bonds with staggered maturity dates, often one to five years apart.
It gives you regular access to cash, predictable income, and protection from rate changes.
It works for Treasuries, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and CDs.

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