This page is solely to collect all my links and notes from over the last year of learning the stock market, and share with friends. Also, it helps me to remember what I’ve covered by writing it down. Plus, I truly think it’s a way to help people out that may not have considered investing in the past. Here are some reasons to get started. One analogy I heard a year ago was, a loaf of bread is a dollar today. If you put a dollar in a shoe box for 5 years, it’s still only worth a dollar. BUT, the cost of a loaf of bread is now five dollars. If you invest that money, your one dollar will be worth five in five years(hopefully much more), keeping it’s value, and keeping up with inflation. With that being said, if you’re here on accident, or just to see what I have going on, take a look around, and offer any suggestions at the bottom of the page.

“The best time to invest in the stock market is now.” ~ Lady from Lynda.com finance training course. Ha. That course, and a brief conversation about trading, but not wanting to pay a brokerage fee, lead me to Robinhood.com (Website | App). An average return from the stock market is about 8%. Depending on the stocks you buy and how you diversify your portfolio, that return could be less, or more. Microsoft is currently up 23% in the past year, so depending on where you invest, you’re return will vary.

Ready to jump in?

If you’d like to get started investing, click here to get your Robinhood account setup. Please use that link, so we both get a free stock. YES! We both get one. You’ll need a social security number, and your bank account information (for fund transfers). You can start with no money, or very little just to get a feel for things. Answer a few questions, and you’ll be ready to buy your first stock! Note: The value of your stocks go down at times. BUT, they will come back up in time also. It’s tough getting used to that, but after it happens a few times, you’ll be ok.

Use the rest of the page for resources… I did all the homework for you. 😉

I was sitting at the dentist a few months ago flipping through Robinhood. A little girl (14) sits down next to me, whips her phone out and starts flipping through her stocks. I was impressed, and thought what a great lesson for a kid. I talked to her and her Mom for a minute before heading back, and heard what I thought was a good, simple, piece of advice… her Aunt told her, “buy stocks in companies you like, and believe in”. Simple enough, and makes sense. If you’re purchasing that companies products, or services, then it has value.

It’s the easiest thing you can do to invest in your future. Use some of the tools on the site, or just pick a company you’ve spent money with over the years, and buy. Pretty simple. Just continuing investing daily/weekly/monthly, and let it ride, or try your luck at buying low, and selling high to make(or lose) a few extra dollars. You pick your level. If that sounds boring, and your ready to feel some excitement, scroll down to options(not for the faint at heart).