Investing Basics for Young Adults
Where to get started and learn about investing - for teenagers and above
Episode 8: The Long Game — When the Market Drops and How to Stay Calm
Episode 7: Investment Diversification — The Secret Sauce for Young Investors
Episode 6: What Is a Stop-Loss—and How Should You Use It?
Investing is exciting, but it also comes with risk. One of the smartest habits young investors can develop early is knowing when to sell. That’s where the idea of a stop-loss comes in.
What Is a Stop-Loss?
A stop-loss is a rule you set for yourself that says:
“If
Episode 5: What Retirement Accounts Are — and Why You Should Get Excited About Them
Saving for retirement can feel like something your future self will worry about decades from now. When you’re a teenager or in your early 20s, life feels immediate: school, work, friends, new goals. But here’s the secret nobody tells you early enough—the younger you start saving and
Episode 4: How to Think About Saving and Investing as a Young Adult
Whether you’re a teenager just starting to handle money or a young adult entering the workforce, the habits you build now will determine your financial freedom later. Saving and investing early—even in small amounts—creates momentum, confidence, and long-term growth.
This episode breaks down how to begin, depending
Episode 3: ETFs vs. Stocks vs. Mutual Funds — Why ETFs Win for Most Investors
If you’re a young adult trying to figure out how to invest, you’ve probably heard people throw around words like stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. They all sound like financial vocabulary from another planet… and yet everyone says you should invest early.
Good news: once you break them