Getting started in investing
getting started in investing

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If you're just getting started, the Editors recommend learning as much as you can about investing and financial planning before you jump in, regardless of whether you're interested in investing directly into stocks. For those of you who have been investing on your own, learning more can help your financial performance. The web, along with books and magazines, can be a very helpful guide in learning about investing and planning. The Editors also recommend using more than one resource to supplement your learning so that you get exposed to as many points of view as possible. Each site listed below is an excellent resource for information and advice about investing and financial planning.

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Resources

Investopedia
Excellent resource to learn about investing.

NerdWallet
This finance app makes your investment life easier and they help with information as well across a variety of financial topics.

Motley Fool
Check out the Investing Basics section of this website.

The Balance - Investing
It's not enough to simply save a lot of money -- if you want your savings to outpace inflation and grow into a nest egg, you have to invest. This site will help you learn what you need to know about investing for wealth, from basic investing concepts to more advanced stock analysis, day trading, and alternative investments.

Checkbook News
One way to get started is to read finance blogs like this one.

Articles

How to Start Investing in Stocks: A Beginner's Guide
Excellent guide from Investopedia.

How to Start Investing: A Guide for Beginners
To get started investing, pick a strategy based on the amount you'll invest, the timelines for your investment goals, and the amount of risk that makes sense for you.

How to Invest Money
Before you put your hard-earned money into an investment vehicle, you’ll need a basic understanding of how it works.

7 Easy Ways To Start Investing With Little Money
Investing even very small amounts can reap big rewards.

Get Started in Investing
The vast amount of information about investing, the wide array of investment choices, and the risk are intimidating and can prevent you from taking those first steps. It doesn't have to be that way. You only need to know a few basics to begin investing in your future.

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