How to Start Investing (And Mistakes to Avoid)

Join our #CreditChat on Twitter and YouTube every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week, we’re going to talk about how to get started with investing (and mistakes to avoid).
Topic: How to Start Investing (And Mistakes to Avoid)
When: Wednesday, February 4 at 3 p.m. ET.
Easy ways to chat with us on Twitter: Twubs or Tchat
Join us on Twitter by using the #CreditChat hashtag – and tune in to the discussion on YouTube. The video panel will include: Christine Benz – Director of Personal Finance at Morningstar, Rod Griffin – Director of Public Education at Experian, Mike Delgado – Social Media Community Manager at Experian, and others.
We will embed the live streaming video on this page during the chat.If you’re interested in being a guest on Twitter or YouTube for an upcoming chat, please tweet @mikedelgado.
Questions we’ll discuss:
- Q1: Why is investing important?
- Q2: How can we get educated on different investing strategies?
- Q3: What are some of the best/easiest ways to start investing for the future?
- Q4: What are mistakes to avoid when investing?
- Q5: What are other ways to invest (aside from retirement accounts)?
- Q6: What are pros/cons of working with a financial advisor to help with investing?
- Q7: What are ways to manage our emotions when investing?
- Q8: What are some tools or online resources to help us with investing?
- Q9: Any final tips for those ready to start investing?
Check Out Past Chats:
- How to Travel on a Shoestring Budget [Video]
- How (And When) to Start Your Retirement Planning [Video]
- Get Smart About Credit [Video]
- How to Eat Healthy (Without Breaking the Bank) [Video]
- How to Pay Down Credit Card Debt Faster [Video]
- Money Management Tips for Couples [Video]
- How to Start Earning More Money [Video]
- How to Throw a Fun Dinner Party on a Budget [Video]