A series
Why most personal-finance advice is bad
3 of 3 parts
Part 1 of 3
The Beginner's Complete Guide to Building a Stock Portfolio That Actually Makes Money
I lost $3,000 on my first stock pick. Then I learned how investing actually works. Here's everything I wish someone had told me before I started throwing money at random tickers.
Part 2 of 3
The Best Apps for Managing Your Money Like a Grown-Up
I spent my twenties treating my bank account like a mystery novel I'd rather not read. These apps finally forced me to look at my finances, and it turns out knowing where your money goes is less terrifying than not knowing.
Part 3 of 3
Investing for Beginners Without the Wall Street Jargon
I spent years thinking investing was for finance bros and trust fund kids. Turns out it's mostly just not touching your money and resisting the urge to do something stupid. Here's the plain-English version.