John C. Bogle was an American financial expert, economist, investor, businessman, and philanthropist, born on May 8, 1929, in Montclair, New Jersey. He passed away on January 16, 2019, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, due to esophageal cancer. He is known for founding the Vanguard Group and credited with popularizing index funds. Bogle advocated for investing over speculation, promoting long-term patience and minimizing brokerage fees. His ideal investment tool was a low-cost index fund representing the entire U.S. market, held for life with reinvested earnings, alongside at least 20% bond allocation.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John C. Bogle belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Montclair
Place of Death: Bryn Mawr
Cause of Death: esophageal cancer
Educated At: Blair Academy | Manasquan High School | University of Pennsylvania | Princeton University
Occupation: financier | investor | economist | businessperson
Employers: Vanguard Group
Awards Received: Woodrow Wilson Awards
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 17 Taurus 36 | 18 Taurus 21 | 19 Leo 28 |
| Moon | 10 Taurus 6 | 4 Libra 51 | 24 Scorpio 46 |
| Mercury | 7 Gemini 41 | 27 Aries 2 | 2 Virgo 0 |
| Venus | 21 Aries 49 | 5 Aries 5 | 8 Cancer 23 |
| Mars | 27 Cancer 38 | 9 Leo 13 | 24 Virgo 10 |
| Jupiter | 21 Taurus 48 | 22 Gemini 57 | 11 Gemini 57 |
| Saturn | 0 Capricorn 12 | 28 Pisces 30 | 24 Sagittarius 28 |
| Uranus | 9 Aries 34 | 26 Taurus 47 | 11 Aries 5 |
| Neptune | 28 Leo 36 | 1 Aries 19 | 0 Virgo 41 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 31 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 18 Cancer 45 |
| Rahu | 21 Taurus 30 | 24 Pisces 43 | 16 Taurus 25 |
| Ketu | 21 Scorpio 30 | 24 Virgo 43 | 16 Scorpio 25 |
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