Investing 101: Making Your Money Work for You
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In this #CreditChat we’ll break down the basics of investing and how to grow your wealth over time. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this chat will provide valuable insights to help you make informed financial decisions and start building your financial future.
Topic: Investing 101: Making Your Money Work for You
When: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Laura LaTourette, CFP® and Founder of Family Wealth Management Group; Nia Adams: Speaker, Real Estate Investor, Author and Founder of PerspectivesChange.com; Anthony Weaver: Founder of AboutThatWallet.com; Uziel Gomez CFP® AFC®: Financial Planner and Founder of Primeros Financial; Jaaziel Palacios: Financial Client Associate at Advocacy Wealth Management; Mabel A. Nunez, MBA: Author of Stock Market Investing Mini Lessons for Beginners and Founder of Girl$ on the Money; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert, Bestselling Author, columnist and podcast host at BeverlyHarzog.com; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Team, and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions we will discuss:
1. What does it mean to invest, and what options are available?
2. What are some important factors to consider before you begin investing?
3. What are some risks associated with investing, and how do you determine your risk tolerance?
4. What’s the difference between stocks, bonds, and mutual funds and how do you navigate these options?
5. What is the importance of compound earnings when investing long-term?
6. How do you set clear financial goals to guide your investment decisions?
7. How do you determine if you should DIY your investments or work with a financial professional? What are the pros and cons of either?
8. What are some myths and misconceptions you have heard about investing?
9. How often should you rebalance your portfolio or your investments?
10. What tools are available to help you manage and track your investment performance?
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