Investing 101: How to Start Investing for the Future
Join our weekly #CreditChat on Twitter, Periscope, Snapchat & Youtube every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week we hosted a conversation about the importance of investing — and how to get started.
The panel included: Dr. Eric Patrick: Founder, Black Market Exchange; Rod Griffin– Director of Public Education at Experian and Mike Delgado– Social Media Community Manager at Experian.
Questions We Discussed:
- Q1: Why is investing important?
- Q2: When should people start investing?
- Q3: What are different ways to invest?
- Q4: What are some mistakes to avoid when investing?
- Q5: What are some simple ways to get started with investing?
- Q6: What are some tools or resources to help you invest?
- Q7: How do you decide how much money should go toward investing vs. paying off debt?
- Q8: What advice do you have for those looking for help with investing?
- Q9: Any final tips for those interested in investing or making more investments?
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Resources:
Should I have a 401(k) or IRA? via Kasasa
The Difference Between Trading and Investing via Tela Holcomb
Should You Invest or Pay Off Debt? via U.S. News
3 Reasons Why Your Debt Isn’t LIT via Black Market Exchange
Can a Single Index Card Sum Up Your Personal Finances? via Family Finance Favs