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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.

Always Be Buying: Why Dollar-Cost Averaging Beats Market Timing

Always Be Buying: Why Dollar-Cost Averaging Beats Market Timing
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyJune 9, 2025June 9, 20257 mins0
Investing success isn’t about predicting the perfect moment — it’s about consistency. That’s the core idea behind…
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ETF vs Index Fund vs Mutual Fund: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?

ETF vs Index Fund vs Mutual Fund: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?
  • Stock Market Terms
Jim MorrisseyJune 3, 2025June 3, 20255 mins0
Investing can seem overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with a wide variety of financial instruments. Three of…
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Why Blocking Trump’s Tariffs Might Not Save Markets from Turmoil

Why Blocking Trump’s Tariffs Might Not Save Markets from Turmoil
  • Investor News
Jim MorrisseyMay 31, 2025May 31, 20257 mins0
The markets briefly exhaled when news broke that Donald Trump’s proposed 10% universal tariff might face legal…
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Your Next Steps: How to Start Investing

Your Next Steps: How to Start Investing
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyMay 26, 2025May 26, 20258 mins0
If you’ve already laid the groundwork for your financial future by learning the basics of saving, understanding…
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What is an ETF? A Beginner’s Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds

What is an ETF? A Beginner’s Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds
  • Stock Market Terms
Jim MorrisseyMay 25, 2025May 25, 20257 mins0
If you’re starting your investing journey, you’ve likely come across the term ETF. But what is an…
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Active vs. Passive Investing: What is Right for You?

Active vs. Passive Investing: What is Right for You?
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyMay 24, 2025May 24, 20255 mins0
In our previous blog, we discussed how to set yourself up for success to start investing, follow…
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Why Saving Comes Before Investing: Mastering the 75/15/10 Rule

Why Saving Comes Before Investing: Mastering the 75/15/10 Rule
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyMay 18, 2025May 18, 20255 mins0
You can’t invest money you don’t have. Before you buy your first stock or open a crypto…
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Welcome to The Investing Blog

Welcome to The Investing Blog
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyMay 14, 2025May 16, 20254 mins0
Our goal here is simple: To break down investing into clear, easy-to-understand concepts and give you the…
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