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A professor who hit 'Lean FI' by moving abroad and saving 70% of his income explains why he prefers the 'permanent portfolio' investment strategy
Miguel Marquez, a university professor, achieved Lean FI by moving abroad and saving 70% of his income. He uses a modified permanent portfolio strategy with stocks, bonds, gold, and cash, favoring 10% cash instead of the traditional 25%.
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