This report is about generating easy alpha and big steady income from a balanced core portfolio of ETFs (such as Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO)) and augmented with optional satellite single-stock investments as per your personal preferences (we give multiple top idea examples). This strategy will beat the pants off your peers and create an easier life for you (“chi”). After reviewing the details and advantages of VOO (and a balanced core-satellite portfolio), we conclude with our strong opinion on how best to implement this highly-customizable strategy to achieve your personal investment goals.