Financial Plans for 2020
Find out what is going on in my financial world as the new year begins: stock sales, ETF purchases, Grow Your Dough Challenge information, my free financial guide, and more!
investment
Invest in Stock Market Index Funds
My number one tip for beginners on getting started investing is to invest in stock market index funds. This article explains doing so in detail.
My 5 Dividend ETF Picks
Back in May 2019, I opened a new Trust account with TD Ameritrade. With the recent downturn in stock market prices, I was able to complete the process of buying five of the ETFs I had been keeping track of for this account. My goal with this account is to use up to 50% of the money that I gain from dividends and interest each year as charitable contributions for my favorite non-profit organizations for the following year. (Click title to read more about my selections …)
M1 Finance Review: Open an Account and Get Started Investing
After a few weeks of researching M1 Finance accounts, I couldn’t hold back on opening one any more. Last week, I opened an M1 Finance account, funded it with $1000, and chose my first four investments. While I was doing this, I recorded my computer screen and narrated what was happening each step of the way. If you are thinking of opening an M1 account, watch my video walkthrough to learn what to expect when you are opening the account and learn the basics about M1.
My Process for Selecting Steady Dividend ETFs
This article continues discussing my investment selection process for my new TD Ameritrade Trust brokerage account. It follows on from the TD Ameritrade ETF screener I used to select a set of ETFs to discuss my further process for narrowing down my choices.
Using an ETF Screener for Investments with TD Ameritrade
I am deciding how I want to invest the money in this new TD Ameritrade Trust account. I am looking mostly for investments with good dividends or solid companies with some dividends and growth potential. In order to help fulfill my investing goals for this account, I decided to use the ETF screener at TD Ameritrade.
Robinhood App Tutorial and Account FAQ
Robinhood App Tutorial and FAQ for beginners, which I created on YouTube. Includes a walkthrough of selling and buying a stock. Also, get a free stock in your new Robinhood account when you use my Refer a Friend link.
View my Lending Club Walkthrough
A short post to announce the release of my Lending Club Walkthrough YouTube video in which I review and show the Lending Club website for anyone curious about investing in this peer-to-peer lending platform.
$1000 Growing in Robinhood
Investment strategy I developed for investing $1000 for the Grow Your Dough Challenge using the Robinhood App. Also get a free stock when opening a new Robinhood account if you use my Refer a Friend link.
$1000 Growing in Lending Club
Investing $1000 in the Lending Club platform as part of the Grow Your Dough Challenge. Brief explanation of the platform for beginners.