First Time Investor: Where to Start in 2025 (Complete Beginner's Guide)
New to investing? This beginner's guide covers exactly where to start, what accounts to open, and how to make your first investment in 2025.
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Pay Off Student Loans or Invest in 401(k)? How to Decide
Should you pay off student loans or max out your 401(k)? Use our decision framework based on interest rates, employer match, and your specific situation.
The Best Time to Buy Stocks Is When Everyone Else Is Selling
Market crashes feel terrifying—and that's exactly why they create the best buying opportunities. Here's how to profit from panic.
The Hidden Fees Eating Your Investment Returns
A 1% fee doesn't sound like much—until you realize it can cost you $590,000 over a lifetime. Here's how to find and eliminate wealth-destroying fees.
How to Build a $1 Million Portfolio on a $50K Salary
The exact math, timeline, and strategy that turns a modest income into seven figures. No inheritance required.
Why Your 401(k) Match Is the Best Investment You're Not Maxing Out
A 50% employer match means 50% instant returns—guaranteed. Yet 1 in 4 employees don't contribute enough to get it. Here's why that's financial malpractice.