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What I bought, what I sold, what I read, and what I got wrong. New writing most weeks.

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October 12, 2026

After-Hours Trading: What It Is and Why It’s Risky

In my guide to buying your first stock, I said beginners should stick to regular market hours. Here’s the fuller story on what happens outside them, and why I’d be careful.

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October 12, 2026

What Is a Share (and How Many Should You Buy)?

When you buy a stock, what are you actually buying? A share. And a share is simpler than it sounds: it’s a tiny piece of a company.

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October 12, 2026

How to Pick the Right Stock: A Beginner’s Checklist

So your account is open and you’re ready to buy. But there are thousands of stocks out there. How do you pick a good one?

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October 4, 2026

How to Start Investing: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

You finally did it: you saved some money. You've probably heard a lot about investing and you're ready to try it yourself. But where do you actually start?

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September 5, 2026

Welcome to Investing

Why 2026 is the year to start investing, how much a $1,000 bet in 2020 would be worth now, and why you do not need to be rich or old to begin.

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