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Investing while in School
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jul 6, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
As investing becomes increasingly popular and accessible, especially with cryptocurrency and NFTs, young adults and students are becoming more interested in making a passive income. But should you really be investing while in school? If so, what are the best ways to invest as a student? Join Rob Bertman, CFA, CFP®, and Molly Laughter, MBA CFA, CFP®, to discuss whether or not investing while in college is a good idea, and how to approach investing, saving, and budgeting the right way. In today’s episode, you'll find out: How to lower your student loans in medical school Benefits of investing early in life Pros and cons of investing as a college student What you need to know about compounding interest and your “time horizon” Easy and efficient ways to invest and the best investing platforms and apps How roboadvisors work – Should you use a roboadvisor? Why investing and stock trading could decrease your productivity and performance in school Tips for budgeting, saving, and leveraging credit as a student Why you shouldn’t use your student loans to fund investments Should you invest in a Roth IRA or stocks while in college? Our candid thoughts on Acorns and similar money-saving apps How to select the best types of investments that suit your goals and lifestyle Links mentioned: Fidelity Reviewed Which Investors Did Best and What They Found Hilarious Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan
Released:
Jul 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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