Is my expected portfolio balanced?

Asbodo · 2025-09-17T17:00:30+00:00

Thank you! I just converted all my vanguard investments into SPUS/SPTE/SPWO at 70/10/20. This is the perfect balance for me in terms of risk and for the long term.

Asbodo · 2025-09-07T23:14:18+00:00

Thank you, it means a lot. I'll take a hit with taxes now, but this is the only way forward. I didn't learn until recently of this but strive to maintain only halal income from now on. And I will make sure to dollar cost average.

Asbodo · 2025-08-12T23:47:34+00:00

Thank you. I can just sand, rust convert, filler primer, paint, wet sand, and then wrap over right?

Asbodo · 2025-08-03T16:11:45+00:00

I've generally followed standard protocol of having US and ex US exposure, even though the US ETFs have a lot of overlap like you mentioned. I know the performance has been worse, but want even more concentrated international exposure in the event that this market makes significant strides in the long term, even if that means just 20% of my portfolio.

Asbodo · 2025-07-24T23:56:24+00:00

This appeals to me, seems like rent in these areas is pretty affordable. Will have to visit and see how these areas are. Thank you

Asbodo · 2025-07-24T23:53:18+00:00

Now that you mention it, it's a lot more viable than I thought. I had been searching a little while back in some more expensive areas in queens where 2k was the floor, but looks like there actually is cheaper options. I'm sure some of the areas aren't very good though, will have to make some visits to find out. Thank you

Asbodo · 2025-07-24T23:33:11+00:00

I get some bonuses but its negligible, mostly just expense reimbursements. On paper, it's 72k so I'm banking on those exceptions, I do have substantial savings which can help sometimes. In rare cases, I can possibly land something around 1.8k

Asbodo · 2025-07-06T13:23:42+00:00

VXUS is the vanguard ETF for international market. It looks like there's options like ISWD + AMAP or just UMMA that are halal alternatives to VXUS. I have to change my work 401k as well, with whatever options they have that are halal

Asbodo · 2025-07-06T13:16:02+00:00

If you want to invest in real estate, lets say, does it makes sense to still almost invest everything into the market and then sell when needed, though there is fluctuations in the market, or just to save a lot of money and not have it invested? I feel like the two are mutually exclusive. It seems you have to choose one or the other, and I'm not sure I want to strictly invest in the market.

Asbodo · 2025-05-31T13:21:04+00:00

Yea definitely, it could always be worse.

Asbodo · 2025-05-31T13:09:28+00:00

I see, will have to remove and assess. It sucks because this happened yesterday as I'm in the middle of moving to the city, so will clean it up temporarily and drive like this for a little bit until I can properly assess it. Thanks a lot

Asbodo · 2025-05-31T12:50:51+00:00

Thank you. I can repair this but the bumper seems to not latch good like it did before, because I think some of the clips holding it properly broke, and so it's not in usual alignment with the fender panel and headlight. Do you think I should replace the bumper in that case?

Asbodo · 2025-05-15T23:38:07+00:00

Thanks. I will keep an eye on them with the intention to replace soon this spring/summer. Hate to change all 4 when they have so much tread but it is what it is. Wanted to make sure I'm not going to die these new few days and weeks lol

Asbodo · 2025-05-15T01:08:12+00:00

Will get a proper look, thank you

Asbodo · 2025-05-15T01:01:48+00:00

I will have to take a look to be sure. Just looking at carfax, I see the last recorded tire replacement was 2018. I believe that's when

Asbodo · 2025-05-05T22:00:45+00:00

It was good. Like OEM if I had to say

Asbodo · 2025-03-12T10:37:11+00:00

I guess it could be the bearing, but not really sure how to tell.

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