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Tsunami Academy

The brutal truth about surviving the markets. No sugarcoating. No bullshit.

Larry the Bear at the lecture podium β€” Tsunami Academy
BEGINNER
February 2026

What Is a Stock? (And Why You Probably Own Some Already)

A stock is a tiny piece of ownership in a company. Larry explains what stocks actually are, how they work, and why most people who think they don't own stocks actually do.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

How to Start Investing (And Not Lose Everything on Day 1)

A brutally honest beginner's guide to the stock market. Learn the absolute basics, how brokers work, and why picking individual stocks is a terrible idea for you.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

Emergency Fund: How Much You Actually Need

Before you invest a single dollar, you need this. Larry explains why an emergency fund isn't optional β€” and the exact number you should have saved before touching the stock market.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

Inflation Explained: Why Your Money Is Getting Worse

Inflation isn't just a news headline. It's the silent tax that cuts your purchasing power every year. Larry explains what inflation actually is, how to calculate it, and what to do about it.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

Index Funds and ETFs for Beginners: The Boring Path to Wealth

We explain why trying to beat the market by picking individual stocks is like playing Russian roulette. Find out how ETFs work and why even Warren Buffett loves them.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

ETFs vs Index Funds: The Clash of the Mediocre Titans

Understanding ETFs vs Index Fundsβ€”because your broker sure won't explain it.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

Expense Ratios: The Tiny Number Eating Your Retirement

The expense ratio is the annual fee your fund charges you β€” and it's probably 50 times higher than it needs to be. Larry does the math on what this tiny percentage actually costs over 30 years.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging): A Strategy for People Without Crystal Balls

DCA or Dollar-Cost Averaging. Why it is the bulletproof strategy against the stress of a crashing market and how it helps you stop fearing red numbers on your screen.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

DCA vs Lump Sum: The Battle of the Bank Account

Spoiler: Your timing is probably terrible either way. Let's dive in.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

Compound Interest: The 8th Wonder of the World (If You Live Long Enough)

Everyone praises compound interest as pure magic. Larry explains why this magic only works if you stop being impatient and don't let brokers bleed you dry with fees.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

Asset Allocation: The One Decision That Matters Most

Picking the right stocks matters less than you think. Your split between stocks, bonds, and cash determines 90% of your portfolio's long-term performance. Larry explains asset allocation without the jargon.

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INTERMEDIATE
February 2026

Dividend Investing: The Myth of Effortless Passive Income

Everyone craves dividends because they sound like free money. Larry warns that blindly chasing high yield is the fastest way to blow up your portfolio.

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INTERMEDIATE
February 2026

Dividend vs Growth Stocks: Choose Your Losing Battle

Will dividends or growth stocks ruin your portfolio slower? Let's find out.

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BEGINNER
February 2026

Finance Slang Explained: Stonks, Tendies, YOLO and Other WallStreetBets Nonsense

Larry translates the internet's favorite finance memes into actual useful knowledge. Stonks, tendies, bag holder, rug pull, FUD β€” explained without the cringe.

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