Investing for Beginners
A complete beginner’s guide to long-term investing — goals, compounding, risk tolerance, how to get started with index funds or stocks.
9 articles
You Got Promoted. Now What?
Just got promoted? Your future self needs you to start investing today. Here's the simple path: beat the S&P or just buy it.
The Diversification Trap: Why $1,000 Doesn't Need 20 Stocks
Diversification is great—when you're rich. With $1,000? You're just spreading crumbs. Learn when to concentrate and when to diversify.
The Smartest Investors Want to Be Wrong
Average investors defend their ideas. Smart investors try to destroy them. Learn why being curious about your mistakes builds better portfolios.
How Investors Get Rich
The S&P 500 has never lost money over any 20-year period. That's the secret. Investors get rich by waiting, not trading.
Why People Gamble Instead of Invest
Your brain is wired to gamble. Unexpected wins release dopamine. Here's why that destroys portfolios—and how real investors beat the urge.
Make the Markets Work for You
Ray Dalio built a $150B fund with one idea: make the markets work for you. Here's how to apply his principles—starting today.
Index Funds Explained: The Only Investment Strategy Even Memes Can't Ruin
Index funds explained with meme logic anyone can understand. Discover why 90% of active fund managers fail to beat them and how to invest smarter.
TikTok vs Reality — How to Spot Bad Advice
Spot bad investing advice online. Learn how to avoid hype, think critically, and invest with real knowledge.
Why Write an Investment Thesis?
Learn how writing an investment thesis helps you avoid FOMO, make smarter trades, and think like a real investor.