Options and leverage is where it starts to cross over into “casino” territory,,,,,,

It amazes me how many people don’t take advantage of employers match to a 401k.

This was one thing I drilled into my kids when they started working as adults. If they invest as heavy as they can now, they could potentially retire in their 50’s.

It amazes me how many people don’t take advantage of employers match to a 401k.

This was one thing I drilled into my kids when they started working as adults. If they invest as heavy as they can now, they could potentially retire in their 50’s.

There are many books out there on investing, and some are very good. I have read quite a few, and some are very good, others, well, not so much. I would recommend a new book written by Jim Cramer called "How To Make Money In Any Market". For those new to stock investing, it is very good at explaining the words and phrases used on wall Street, what P/E means and how to use it, what to look for in various sectors, and probably most important, how to DO YOUR HOMEWORK. That is crucial to understanding your investment.
Unlike simply checking boxes for your 401K employers offering, you can learn about individual companies, industries, and more. This book explains very well how to invest knowledgably.
Don't be afraid to own stock. Just be smart about it, and understand that while the "Market" often doesn't make sense, it eventually corrects its mistakes, and with a sound investment strategy, and time, you will make money.