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Spritual
Secular Humanism - ethical theory and practice that emphasizes reason, scientific inquiry, and human fulfillment in the natural world and rejects supernatural and religious dogma as a basis for morality and decision-making. Political
Libertarianism - philosophy committed to the ideal of limited government, constitutionalism, rule of law, due process, and liberty of individuals including freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, property, and free markets.
Economic Free Market Capitalism - system where prices of goods and services are determined by supply and demand without government intervention, market transactions are allowed without restriction or regulation, the production of goods and services are privately owned, the state role is limited to protection property rights and enforcement of contracts. Investment
Passive Management - strategy that avoids security selection and market timing to achieve above average returns; prices reflect all known information because markets are highly efficient; efforts to consistently outperform the markets are unproductive after expenses; efforts are better focused on allocation, diversification, and minimizing costs.
Financial
Wealth Accumulation - increase net worth by saving income and investing assets, maximize income without stress, minimize expenses without sacrifice, pursue goal of a lifestyle funded by assets rather than employment. |