Kicking it back to basics for this episode, Sam and Derek do a complete review of the S&P 500. What is it, how did it began, how has it historically tracked, and how do you invest in it. The guys go over all these points and gameplan how they'll further invest in the index going further.

Discussed:

• ILAB 25: Paul Merriman on Investment Decisions That Will Change Your Financial Future
• S&P 500 Historical Returns
• Index Funds Mentioned:
  $VTI Vanguard Total Index
  $VOO Vanguard S&P 500 Index
  $SPY SPDR S&P 500 Chart
  $SWPPX Schwab S&P 500 Index
  $FNILX Fidelity Zero Large Cap Index
  

Where we are:

• Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj
• Sam Marks - Barcelona, Spain / IG @sammarks12
• Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio

Sponsor:

• ILAB Patreon
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Time Stamp:

• 03:13 - What is the S&P 500?
• 14:20 - Largest Companies in the S&P
• 22:09 - S&P Sector Breakdown
• 45:30 - Dividends in the S&P
• 50:00 - Low Fee S&P Index Funds

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Our first episode ever on the topic of whisk(e)y features guest Oliver Court, Managing Director of London Cask Traders. There are many parallels to our previous episodes on investing in wine and we find out how it differs in the spirits space. After the interview, Derek and Johnny discuss why they think whisky may be the better investment choice of the two.

Discussed:

• London Cask Traders official site
• Email Oliver Court at Oliver@londoncasktraders.com and mention ILAB for $250 off your first cask investment
• Rare Whisky 101 Index
• Sour Grapes Documentary
• Oliver's Whisky Picks:
  Bargain: Achentaschen 3 Wood ($60-80)
  Elite: Macallan Quest ($300-500)

Where we are:

• Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj
• Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12
• Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio

Sponsor:

• Shopify
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• ILAB Patreon
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Time Stamp:

• 00:21 - Derek/Johnny Intro
• 04:56 - Interview with Oliver Begins
• 24:23 - Where is the Whisky Stored?
• 34:04 - What are the fees?
• 42:03 - Johnny/Derek Discuss Whisky Advantages

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Derek and Johnny kick off the first in a series of side hustle episodes to help you earn quick cash to invest or just pay the bills! The guys start out with the easiest way to get started with a side hustle - the driver apps. Almost every country in the World has apps that let you drive people, food or other items and also have a low barrier to entry. Derek and Johnny go over the best tips to help you maximize earnings on these platforms and help you make some extra income fast!

Discussed:

• Sign Up To Be An Instacart Shopper
• Sign Up For Uber
• Sign Up For Lyft

Where we are:

• Johnny FD – Athens, Greece / IG @johnnyfdj
• Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12
• Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio

Sponsor:

• ILAB Patreon
  Join the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss

Time Stamp:

• 01:50 - Derek/Johnny Intro
• 05:52 - Derek's Experience Using Apps
• 14:24 - What You Need to Start
• 25:14 - Who Tips Best?
• 39:20 - Future Side Hustle Topics

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