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Getting Started

New to investing or exploring the stock market? This category is your launchpad. “Getting Started” offers beginner-friendly guides, practical tips, and step-by-step resources to help you build a solid foundation. From opening your first brokerage account to understanding market basics, everything you need to start your financial journey is right here.

How to Read an Earnings Report for Beginners

How to Read an Earnings Report for Beginners
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyDecember 13, 2025December 13, 20257 mins0
If you’re new to investing, earnings reports can look like a wall of numbers, jargon, and financial…
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How to Beat Inflation

How to Beat Inflation
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyNovember 6, 2025November 6, 20256 mins0
Inflation quietly eats away at your money’s value — what cost $100 today might cost $110 next…
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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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How Much Money Do You Really Need to Start Investing?

How Much Money Do You Really Need to Start Investing?
  • Getting Started
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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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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Stick With Your Plan: Why FOMO Can Hurt Your Portfolio

Stick With Your Plan: Why FOMO Can Hurt Your Portfolio
  • Getting Started
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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Why Treasury Bonds Are Considered a Safe Investment

Why Treasury Bonds Are Considered a Safe Investment
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyAugust 10, 2025August 10, 20256 mins0
If you’re new to investing, you’ve probably heard the term “Treasury bonds” come up as a safe…
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What Are Bonds? A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Bonds

What Are Bonds? A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Bonds
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyAugust 4, 2025August 4, 20256 mins0
Introduction to Bonds for Beginners If you’re new to investing, you’ve probably heard the term bonds thrown…
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Top 3 ETFs for Passive Income in 2025

Top 3 ETFs for Passive Income in 2025
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyJuly 12, 2025July 12, 20256 mins0
Investing for passive income is one of the smartest strategies in 2025, especially for those seeking financial…
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Skip the Latte, Grow Your Wealth: How Cutting Luxury Purchases Today Can Lead to Bigger Gains Tomorrow

Skip the Latte, Grow Your Wealth: How Cutting Luxury Purchases Today Can Lead to Bigger Gains Tomorrow
  • Getting Started
Jim MorrisseyJuly 4, 2025July 4, 20254 mins0
In today’s convenience-driven world, grabbing a $6 latte on the way to work or spending $15 on…
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