import Link from 'next/link'; import { Alert, AlertDescription, AlertTitle } from '@/components/ui/alert'; import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle } from '@/components/ui/card'; import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'; import { Info } from 'lucide-react'; import { AuthorBio } from '@/app/components/AuthorBio'; import { FaqSection, type FaqItem } from '@/app/components/FaqSection'; const faqs: FaqItem[] = [ { question: 'Is a single world ETF enough?', answer: 'For most long-term investors, a single, low-cost global index fund (like VT in the US or VWCE in the EU) paired with a risk-appropriate bond fund is sufficient. Add regional tilts only if you have a clear, deliberate reason.', }, { question: 'Should I choose accumulating or distributing share classes?', answer: 'If your tax system does not tax unrealized gains and you want simplicity, accumulating share classes can reduce paperwork. In countries that tax deemed distributions or where you need cash flow, distributing classes may make sense.', }, { question: 'How often should I rebalance?', answer: 'Set simple guardrails: rebalance when an asset class is 5–10 percentage points away from target, or on a set cadence (e.g., annually). Avoid excessive trading to minimize taxes and fees.', }, { question: 'Can I mix local pension schemes with global ETFs?', answer: 'Yes—use tax-advantaged accounts first (IRA/401k, ISA/SIPP, RRSP/TFSA, ISK/KF, Superannuation, etc.). Align assets to account type: tax-inefficient assets (bonds/REITs) in tax shelters; tax-efficient broad equity ETFs in taxable.', }, { question: 'What if my broker doesn’t offer fractional shares?', answer: 'Use ETFs with lower share prices, contribute in larger but less frequent batches, or pick brokers that support fractional investing. Always compare FX costs and custody protections before moving.', }, ]; export const metadata = { title: `Where to Park Your Money for FIRE (${new Date().getFullYear().toString()})`, description: 'Build a globally diversified, low-cost index portfolio, avoid home bias, and use the right tax wrappers—wherever you live. A practical guide for FIRE investors.', openGraph: { title: 'Where to Park Your Money for FIRE', description: 'Global index investing playbook: avoid home bias, cut fees, optimize taxes.', type: 'article', url: 'https://investingfire.com/learn/where-to-park-your-money', }, }; export default function ParkYourMoneyPage() { const jsonLd = { '@context': 'https://schema.org', '@type': 'Article', headline: 'Where to Park Your Money for FIRE', author: { '@type': 'Organization', name: 'InvestingFIRE Team', }, publisher: { '@type': 'Organization', name: 'InvestingFIRE', logo: { '@type': 'ImageObject', url: 'https://investingfire.com/apple-icon.png', }, }, datePublished: '2025-01-24', description: 'A global guide to placing your money for FIRE: low-cost index funds, tax wrappers, and avoiding home bias.', }; return (