Dollar Cost Averaging Explained

Dollar Cost Averaging Explained As we continue to build foundational investing skills, today we are going to talk about a skill mentioned consistently mentioned in the foundational skills of investing. This term is thrown around a lot, Dollar-Cost Averaging; an investment tactic that revolves around investing a recurring amount of money in the same security … Read more

How to Pick Stocks for Beginners

How to Pick Stocks for Beginners Today is the day we develop the fundamental skill of expanding your portfolio. If you have read our article or watched the video about the “First Stock Everyone Should Buy” you should at least have an ETF. ETFs are the perfect first stock for everyone, but as you build … Read more

Stock Portfolios Explained (And How to Build Them)

Stock portfolios sound intimidating, but really, a stock portfolio is a lot like a picnic. You need lots of flavors, but with the right mix, the ingredients compliment each other to create a well-balanced meal. Okay, maybe not my most profound simile, but you get the point… Stock Portfolios Intro If you’ve been keeping up … Read more

November Knockout Stock Trading Challenge

Another Month, Another Chance to Win BIG We hope you’re ready to compete. There’s real money on the line, hundreds of competitors, and some more stock picking heavyweights to compete with! For our November Knockout, WE challenge YOU to beat TWO stock picking services: The Motley Fool and Jim Cramer’s Action Alerts Plus. If you … Read more

Dogs of the Dow: Investing Strategy Explained

In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at one of the simplest but most effective investing strategies out there: the Dogs of the Dow. But before we get down to the nitty gritty, let’s start with a quick recap on dividends. Dogs of the Dow Background: Dividends You may already know the basics … Read more

Making a Budget Explained: 4 Psychology Tips

BUDGET. What a gross-sounding word. Just the thought of making a budget sounds painful. Honestly, this is probably why people don’t often learn about (and are so terrible at) budgeting. But as repulsive as the idea of budgeting can be, it’s a necessary and extremely beneficial part of our financial health. Just by clicking on … Read more

Stock Market for Beginners

Today, we’re breaking down the stock market – for beginners. The stock market is one of the most over-complicated concepts, and so many people treat it like an impossibly hard to understand subject. But it’s really not. We’re here to show you that today. So let’s start from the beginning. What is a Stock? Imagine … Read more