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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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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?
  • 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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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
  • Investor News
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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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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Why Treasury Bonds Are Considered a Safe Investment

Why Treasury Bonds Are Considered a Safe Investment
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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
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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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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
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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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