50/20/30 Featured

The 50/20/30 Rule: The Facts

The 50/20/30 Rule Are you ready to start your investing journey but you can’t seem to save up enough money to put into your retirement account? The first step before investing is actually budgeting so that you have the money necessary to invest. Today, we will be discussing one of the most popular budgeting methods … Read more

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Cryptocurrency – What You Need to Know

Cryptocurrency Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve most likely heard the word “cryptocurrency” or “crypto” used plenty of times over the last couple years. Today we’ll be talking about the revolutionary cryptocurrency phenomenon as well as suggesting a few resources to get you started. What Is Cryptocurrency? Essentially, cryptocurrency is digital currency. Its … Read more

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401(k)s Explained – What You Need to Know

401(k)s Explained A 401(k) is a retirement plan that allows you to make contributions from your salary that your employer will match. Let’s talk about how 401(k)s work and how you can make the most of them! What Is a 401(k)? A 401(k) is a type of retirement account that involves some collaboration on the … Read more

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What Factors Affect Your Credit Score?

Credit Score Factors Credit scores can be confusing and frustrating to even the most financially responsible individuals out there. The formulas used to calculate credit scores are murky and misleading, so building your credit score can be a pain if you aren’t quite sure what to do. Read on to find out some of the … Read more

Motley Fool vs. Stansberry Research

Motley Fool vs. Stansberry Research

It’s time to check out the Motley Fool vs. Stansberry Research. But first, let’s have a talk. When you are trying to get ahead on your stock market research, there are SO many options to choose from online that it can become overwhelming. Whether you are… Looking for new stocks to research; Learning about different … Read more

Motley Fool vs. The Market

Motley Fool vs. The Market

Today, we are looking at the Motley Fool vs. The Market. So, whether you are a… High-volume day trader; Long-term retirement investor; or Brand new market novice seeking to find your place as an investor …your goal is to optimize your returns and generate the most money from your investments. One thing is true – … Read more

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Beginner Investing: 10 Steps to Start Investing the Right Way

I’ve spent the last 30 years of my life trying to help beginners learn to invest in the stock market. My main message is this:  Stop thinking about beginning to invest in stocks, stop talking about it, and just start investing now.  The sooner you get started, the better off you will be.  Start educating … 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

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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

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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