{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"\u201cThe Risk Parity Paradox\u201d an Exercise in Simple Complexity? | Frank Vasquez | 124","description":" Frank Vasquez (also affectionately known as Uncle Frank) is a mostly retired lawyer and host of the 'Risk Parity Radio' podcast. In this episode, he gives us a dose of his investing wisdom complete with his unique 'SpongeBob' sense of humor. We discuss financial independence (FI) in the older years, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the fruits of your labor after decades of saving. We explore diversified portfolios, the principles of risk parity, and introduce listeners to various investment approaches such as the 'Golden Butterfly' and 'Golden Ratio' portfolios. Frank also shares his thoughts on the shortcomings of traditional personal finance gurus, who often fail to provide viable strategies for retirement spending. &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf10 Visit Catching Up to FI website \ud83d\udd17Connect with us \u2615 Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at &quot;Buy Me a Coffee&quot;&amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf99\ufe0fWe love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question  &amp;nbsp; ===&amp;nbsp; THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS&amp;nbsp; === \ud83d\udcc8 Boldin (formerly NewRetirement) is our newest sponsor!&amp;nbsp; Boldin is retirement planning software that's like having a financial advisor at your fingertips. With Boldin, you can: \u2705 Track your savings \u2705 Get personalized retirement advice based on your goals \u2705 Explore investment options to grow your wealth \u2705 And create a strategy that\u2019s built for your unique needs You can get started with the free version or choose the premium option (PlannerPlus) and get a 14-day free trial. Be sure to use this link to get started:&amp;nbsp; Go.boldin.com\/catchingup &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcb5Student Loan Planner&amp;nbsp; Flat fee for a one-on-one consultation is normally $595, but after your $100 off \u2018Catching Up to FI\u2019 discount, it's $495. \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc Be sure to use this link: link &amp;nbsp; For a full list of our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here:&amp;nbsp;catchinguptofi.com\/our-partners &amp;nbsp; Resources mentioned on the show:&amp;nbsp;(As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) \ud83c\udf10Risk Parity Radio website&amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf99\ufe0fRisk Parity Radio podcast&amp;nbsp; Portfolio Charts&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/portfoliocharts.com\/ Charity: Father McKenna Center&amp;nbsp;  Catching Up to FI podcast episodes: SpongeBob and Drawdown Strategies | Frank Vasquez | 044 Sequence of Returns Risk: What Every Retiree Needs to Know | Karsten Jeske | 106 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our&amp;nbsp;YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you! &amp;nbsp; Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions. ","author_name":"Catching Up to FI: Financial Independence for Late Starters","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/451611\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35454725\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/185188615"}