How to Start Investing in a Brokerage

DISCLOSURE: I AM NOT A FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Why am I Writing this?

There are million of guides on how to invest online. Since my first internship 4 years ago, I wanted a simple guide to consolidate everything I've learned over the years in one place (mostly for myself but also for friends whenever they ask me for advice and I can look back).

What is a Brokerage?

A brokerage is the middleman that allows you to buy assets and securities like stocks and bonds. Unlike a traditional bank, they don't typically offer

Individual Stocks vs ETFs

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