Several years ago, my highschool business and marketing teacher, in an attempt to convince us to “sieze the day”, exhorted the entire class to seriously consider opening a mutual fund while at such a young age. He explained some of the legal implications, but specifically mentioned the huge economic benefits that it could bring in later years. Of course the attitude of “want it now” put a damper on the idea, seeing as how we would have to wait for said benefits, but nonetheless he called on us to give it a try. Today in a whirlwind economy, we are hardly interested in trusting financial firms, banks, and so on. However i am still convinced that financial advisors are not motivated by commission in aquiring us as clients, but rather enjoy studying the market and will help us fullfill life’s adventures through wise investments in stocks, bonds, and investments in certain markets and fields.
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Apr
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