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Jim Morrissey

Jim is not a financial advisor — just a regular investor who's been learning by doing. After years of managing his own money, making mistakes, and growing his knowledge, he's passionate about helping others understand the basics of investing. His mission is to share the kind of practical, real-world financial advice most of us never learned in school — so everyday people can start building wealth with confidence.

The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates — What It Means for Beginner Investors

The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates — What It Means for Beginner Investors
  • Investor News
Jim MorrisseyOctober 29, 2025October 29, 20256 mins0
The Federal Reserve (Fed) has cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points (25 basis points),…
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Why Russia Is Claiming the U.S. Wants to Convert Its Debt to Cryptocurrency

Why Russia Is Claiming the U.S. Wants to Convert Its Debt to Cryptocurrency
  • Investor News
Jim MorrisseyOctober 25, 2025October 25, 20258 mins0
Understanding the Allegation In September 2025, a senior adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Anton Kobyakov, publicly…
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How to Stay Poor: 5 Habits That Keep You from Building Wealth

How to Stay Poor: 5 Habits That Keep You from Building Wealth
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyOctober 18, 2025October 18, 20256 mins0
I get asked often about “how to become rich.” But here’s the truth — it isn’t something…
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Why Mortgage Rates Haven’t Fallen—Even Though the Fed Lowered Interest Rates

Why Mortgage Rates Haven’t Fallen—Even Though the Fed Lowered Interest Rates
  • Investor News
Jim MorrisseyOctober 11, 2025October 11, 20256 mins0
If you’ve been following financial news lately, you might be wondering: “Why are mortgage rates still so…
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How Much Money Do You Really Need to Start Investing?

How Much Money Do You Really Need to Start Investing?
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Jim MorrisseySeptember 27, 2025September 27, 20255 mins2
If you’re new to investing, one of the first questions you might ask is: “How much money…
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Fed Cuts Interest Rates in September 2025: What It Means for Beginner Investors and Why Stocks Fell on 9/19

Fed Cuts Interest Rates in September 2025: What It Means for Beginner Investors and Why Stocks Fell on 9/19
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Jim MorrisseySeptember 20, 2025September 20, 20255 mins0
Fed Rate Cuts September 2025 – What Investors Need to Know On September 17, 2025, the U.S.…
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5 Common Investment Mistakes Beginners Make

5 Common Investment Mistakes Beginners Make
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseySeptember 8, 2025September 8, 20256 mins0
Starting your investment journey can feel exciting—but also overwhelming. The world of stocks, bonds, ETFs, and retirement…
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Ethereum’s Rising Popularity: What Investors Need to Know

Ethereum’s Rising Popularity: What Investors Need to Know
  • Investor News
Jim MorrisseyAugust 29, 2025August 29, 20254 mins0
In recent months, Ethereum has seen a noticeable increase in interest from institutional investors and businesses. From…
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Fed Powell Opens Door to Rate Cut at Jackson Hole: What New Investors Should Know

Fed Powell Opens Door to Rate Cut at Jackson Hole: What New Investors Should Know
  • Investor News
Jim MorrisseyAugust 22, 2025August 23, 20254 mins0
On August 22, 2025, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a pivotal speech at the Jackson Hole…
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Stick With Your Plan: Why FOMO Can Hurt Your Portfolio

Stick With Your Plan: Why FOMO Can Hurt Your Portfolio
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Jim MorrisseyAugust 14, 2025August 23, 20255 mins0
The stock market is buzzing. Headlines scream “All-time highs!”, social media is filled with people sharing their…
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