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5-Year-Old on a Mission to Teach Kids the Value of Saving, Investing Their Money at a Young Age
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA—Kennedy O’Neal may only be 5-years-old, but this kindergartener already understands the importance of saving money at a young age. Her fascination with money actually started while she was still in diapers. As a toddler, she began stashing money away in her piggy bank and would always on the prowl for loose change in the couch or car to add to her collection.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell8 years ago in Trader
Tips for Profitable Long-Term Investing in the Stock Market
Learning how to invest in the stock market is something that everyone should do. Studies have shown that investing your money in stocks is the easiest way to make money grow—assuming that you know what you're doing.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Trader
Things to Know Before Investing in the Stock Market. Top Story - March 2018.
If you have ever watched The Wolf of Wall Street, then you're already well-aware that investing in the stock market can be the best way to make money out there. There's a reason why millionaires so often work in finance, after all.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Trader
How Much Do Millennials Know About Stocks?
Millennials are one generation that's definitely not envied; I ought to know, I am one. We have high depression rates, incomes that have stagnated since the Recession, and also have pretty abysmal chances at retirement. We're called greedy, ignorant, and of course, lazy, by those not of our generation.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
Signs of Trouble in the Stock Market
The stock market is one of the biggest indicators of economic health, and also remains one of the greatest ways to make your money work for you. Investing money regularly in your portfolio is a wise choice, but if you really want to make an investment, you'll work to capitalize on the stock market's fluctuations—and invest way more when the market is down.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Trader
Biggest Merger and Acquisition Failures in History
There are so many companies and businesses out there who are successful at what they do. From food-chain companies to technology and even motor vehicle companies, it's clear that the majority of them that we know are doing fairly well in the business. Companies like BMW, eBay, Microsoft, Google, Time Warner, and others have actually been part of either a merger or an acquisition, believe it or not.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Trader
Should You Invest or Pay Off Debt?
Most people who have started to live on their own and be a responsible adult have had this issue in the past: they get money, and they don't know what to do with it. Those who are impulse spenders will often run to Amazon and splurge on something they've been eyeing for a while.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Trader
Best Mutual Funds for Every Budget
Once, not too long ago, being able to invest in mutual funds meant that you had a lot of extra money to spend. They were investment vehicles that had serious requirements, including an initial investment of thousands of dollars and the promise that you wouldn't touch them.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
Best Books on Investing Ever Written. Top Story - February 2018.
Investing is regularly cited as the best way to make money without having to spend hours of your days doing backbreaking work. It's all about making your money work for you—and truthfully, it's one of the best ways to ensure that you have a great retirement vehicle for your old age.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Trader
How to Pitch to a VC Firm
If you're an entrepreneur that's low on funds, then you probably have been hoping to find investors who could potentially help you fund the improvements and updates that your company would need to succeed. One of the most promising ways to get serious funding without resorting to overpriced crowdsourcing loans is by approaching venture capitalist firms—also known as VC firms.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
Things to Avoid on Robinhood
Robinhood is the first stock trading app that allows zero-fee trades for hundreds of stocks. It's a great place for those who want to have a lot of control over their stocks and avoid having fees eat up their profits. Avid traders will see around $100 to $200 in savings just because of the lack of fees.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Trader
