Levi Rasmussen 
Wall Street, here I come! OK, so you’ve read all about market risk, you’ve figured out your investment profile and you’ve completed the courses on how to analyze a stock. But how do you start investing? If you’re like most people, that’s exciting—but also a bit scary. After all, up to now it’s all been about … Read more
Small Cap Stock Investing vs. Fishing Investing in small cap stocks is kind of like fishing… It’s easy to go out to your local fish store and simply buy fish. Anyone can do that. What most people can’t or won’t do is set out on the open waves of the ocean and do some actual fishing. But … Read more
What is Income Investing? Nobody wants another “entrepreneur” trying to sell their latest get rich quick scheme. We want investments designed to generate steady income—usually with an eye toward a secure retirement. In the stock market, we call this income investing. Income Investing One great “Get Rich Slowly” strategy is income investing. Income investing involves buying … Read more
Introduction Value investing is a method of picking stocks that was pioneered in the 1930s—when the world was in the midst of the Great Depression. The idea behind it is simple: buy stocks that are cheaper than they should be. Of course that’s easier said than done. Finding stocks that are underpriced takes a lot of research. … Read more
Introduction Humans are great at recognizing patterns. But sometimes what we expect to happen, and what actually happens are different. So when investors expect a stock to post great earnings, failing to meet those expectations can causes drastic changes in the stock price. No one likes surprises. Well, except for surprise birthday parties. Those are … Read more
Jim Cramer has been a dominant voice in financial media for decades. As the energetic host of CNBC’s Mad Money and co-founder of TheStreet, he has provided picks, market analysis, and financial education to millions of investors. This article explores Jim Cramer’s stock picks, his investment philosophy, and how investors can use his insights to … Read more