I think Actively Managed Mutual Funds are Horrible. There are many reasons for this, and this article will discuss a few important ones. Now, I know you may not agree with me about this, but hear me out, because there are alternatives to these investment funds that many people prefer – and who knows, maybe …
Introduction to Borrowing and Loans for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of a loan in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about loans, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a …
Introduction to S&P 500 Stock Index for Kids and Teens This video explains what the S&P 500 stock index is in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about S&P 500, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers …
Some people think you need a lot of money to invest. You need a good salary, a financial advisor, and hundreds or even thousands of dollars just to start investing. Let me tell you something: They’re wrong. What they say may have once been the case: Where you need a ton of money just to …
What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average? The Dow Jones Industrial Average – or the Dow – is one of the most popular stock indexes in the world. It was created in 1896 by Charles Dow and Edward Jones. It is a way to measure the stock market as a whole by looking at a …
What is a currency exchange? A currency exchange is a place where you can exchange one currency for another. For example, you could visit a currency exchange to exchange US dollars for Euros. Why would I use a currency exchange? When you’re traveling, you may be visiting a country whose local currency may be different …
Introduction to a Bank Account for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of a bank account in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about bank accounts, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part …
One of the best times financially is when you’re in your 20s – you’re likely not married, don’t have a mortgage or other obligations, and your job is probably the least demanding it will ever be. If you take advantage of this time, you’ll be very well off in the future, but if you waste …
If I want to invest in stocks, should I invest directly in individual stocks, or use equity mutual funds instead? And what factors should I consider when making my choice? The biggest factor to consider is diversification. If you invest directly in stocks, you would invest in 5, 10, maybe 20 individual stocks at most. …
Part 1: What is a 401k Account, Contribution Limits, Advantages and Disadvantages Part 2: 401k Account Employer Match / Contribution and Vesting Schedule Introduction to 401k Account for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of a 401k Account in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids …
