Quality Over Quantity
July 10, 2008 by Joe Lawrence
We all have heard it is smart to invest in the stock market. The problem is so few of us actually know much about it. That is why I decided to write this to tell you how to spend the extra $100 you wrestled from the couch cushions this month.
First off, I want to prove my opening statement. From the early 1900's to today the market has averaged a 13% annual increase. Similar statistics show the dollar bill has lost 95% of its spending power. To put that into different terms: In 1919 one share...
This blog raised my curiosity with two things. First, how easy it is to setup an account at Sharebuilder. Second, how convenient the option to purchase fractional shares is. I decided to stop my mundane lifestyle of reading and not acting. I have always been hesitant because of my little knowledge of the stock market. So I checked out Sharebuilder. I’m now a current member at Sharebuilder with 3.415 shares of Visa. I still feel somewhat hesitant, but this blog helped me get the ball rolling. Hopefully my future will grow from here.
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