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Plain-English guides on investing, markets and money, for people who want to learn without the jargon.
How the Stock Market Actually Works (Explained Like You're New)
How does the stock market work? A share is a slice of a real company and the market is where people buy and sell those slices. Here is the plain-English guide.
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30 Investing Terms Every Beginner Should Know (Plain English)
A plain-English glossary of 30 investing terms every beginner should know, from stock and bond to dividend, yield, ETF and diversification, defined simply.
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What Compounding Looks Like After 1, 5 and 30 Years
Compound interest looks tiny for years, then explodes. See what $100 a month can become after 1, 5, 10 and 30 years, and why the slow start is worth it.
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What Is an Index Fund and Why Do Beginners Love Them?
An index fund is a single investment that buys a whole market at once. Here's how index funds work, why they cost so little, and why beginners start here.
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Stocks vs Bonds: What's the Difference for a Beginner?
Stocks vs bonds explained in plain English. Learn the owner vs lender difference, which is riskier, and how the two work together in a portfolio.
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Why Compound Interest Is the Closest Thing to Free Money
Compound interest is how money earns money on the money it already earned. Here's how it works, with plain-English examples and why starting early beats investing more later.
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How to Start Investing With $100 (A Total Beginner's Guide)
Learn how to start investing as a beginner, even with $100. A plain-English, step-by-step guide to getting from zero knowledge to your first investment.
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Why Market Timing Fails: What Investors Need to Know
Discover why market timing fails and how staying invested can yield better returns. Learn from historical data to boost your investment strategy.
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