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By: S. Shugars

S. Shugars — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:34:43 +0000

@ Ash

As I mentioned, almost all my investing is through low cost index funds. The individual money I put toward gadget stocks is “play money” – when I have the urge to try something different with extra money I have squirreled away. I would not recommend this as a primary investing strategy.

I have an Etrade account where I do my trading. If that is too complicated for you, I would start by going to a broker that can give you a bit more detail on how things work like Charles Schwab – then as you become comfortable, you can move to do it yourself. Visit you local library and start reading as well.

By: Ash

Ash — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:07:56 +0000

Hi again!
Well, I just read up more and still do not have much of a good idea. Any treads for total beginners?

By: Gail

Gail — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:54:36 +0000

I love your investing thoughts!

Another low cost investment company is Sharebuilders which is now associated with ING. You can invest for $4 per transaction whether you are putting in $10 or $1000. I personally use them and wait until I have $100 in the account before buying shares of anything.

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Growing Money » Blog Archive » Carnival of Personal Finance #162 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:23:23 +0000

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Subscriber — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:26:01 +0000

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Written by: Rose-July 16, 2008 at 5:59 am

I am completely clueless when it comes to buying stock. How, exactly, do you buy shares of Apple? What are the steps you took? Do I need a broker? Do I sign up for ETrade? It seems way to complicated and mystical to me. If you could break it down into simple steps, I might actually learn something! Peace.

Rose, before you give your money to ANYONE to invest for you, please read the book:

Brokerage Fraud-What Wall Street Doesn’t Want You to Know by
Tracy P. Stoneman & Douglas Schulz.

They are former securities arbitrators who point out all the minefields you are likely to encounter when dealing with brokerages. Save yourself time and money by educating yourself BEFORE you swim in these treacherous waters! Good luck.

Recommended reading:
E. F. Moody.com-advice for those who know nothing about financial planning

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By: Ash

Ash — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:25:32 +0000

This is a very interesting article. I am one of those guys who does not have a clue about investing, but knows it’s somehow good. I visited ETrade and it was so overwhelming! Any good guidelines on how to apply what the article spoke of for a totally new person?

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