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Robinhood Review 2024: Pros, Cons, Fees & How It Works

Robinhood has become the go-to investing app for the younger generation in recent years, largely due to its free trades and snazzy user interface. The app has gained widespread popularity, but it has also faced significant criticism from the media. The main concern is that the app “gamifies” investing, subtly prompting users to trade more…

Jeff Proctor 23 Dec

Acorns Review 2024: Pros, Cons, Fees & How It Works

I’ve always been skeptical of micro-investing apps. Can they really make a difference in my financial journey? With 15 years of investing experience under my belt, I’ve come to realize that I get the best results when I do the least amount of work. The less that I touch my investments, move money around, or…

Jeff Proctor 18 Oct
man using one of the best micro investing apps

4 Best Micro Investing Apps for Beginner Investors

Think about the last time you heard the stock market mentioned on the news. How was it presented? Here’s what I’ve seen – just this morning – as I’m writing this: “Stocks are [UP or DOWN] on [FEARS or HOPE] of [INSERT EVENT].” Example: “Stocks down on fear that the housing bubble may be ready…

Lindsay VanSomeren 28 Aug

Fundrise Review 2024: Risks, Returns & How it Works

If you’ve hung around the investing water cooler, you’ve probably heard that real estate is one of the top ways to build wealth. And even though real estate investing is one of the most popular ways to reduce risk and diversify a portfolio, getting started usually requires a lot of money upfront. That’s where Fundrise…

Chelsea Brennan 18 Jun