How Technology Has Made Investing so Easy That Even You Idiots Can Do It

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Seriously, it has NEVER been easier to be involved in the stock market than it is right now. You have the entire world’s knowledge in your pocket, so instead of crushing candy or duck-facing on SnapChat, pull up Google and start researching businesses and industries. Within seconds you can learn nearly everything about any publicly traded company and its CEO…hell, you can probably find out what he ate for breakfast!

Is there a particular product you couldn’t live without? Then get involved. Be a shareholder. Got a problem with Mylan raising the price on their Epipens? Then research some potential competitors…cough cough *Teva Pharmaceutical* cough cough. Or maybe you can’t stand the way a certain corporation conducts business while they get richer and richer? Then tag along for the ride, buy a few shares and enjoy the profits. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em…right?

But, Cadbury, I don’t have a stock-guy and I don’t know where to find one.’

Easy now, I’m getting there. Remember that super-smart phone in your pocket? Yeah, get it out, search for trading apps. They exist. Do your research, read the reviews. See which trade service will work best for you. Now, you’ll see that they vary in range of fees, services, and available stock markets (Yes, there’s more than just one market to play with). But, if you’re new to the game and looking to get your feet wet, I’d suggest the free trade service of Robinhood. Whichever route you take, go easy, especially at first. Save up a few bones and go after a small, yet reputable business. Watch how the market shifts for that industry and others, then go a little further if you’d like.

This is all just my opinion of course, but there’s no reason for investing to die off with the baby-boomers. The younger generation has just as much, if not more, capability and reason to start making their money work for them. Sure, you may not care about the boring old industries of coal, oil, and whatnot. But, several of these industries have been on the struggle bus over the past decade and share prices have hit rock bottom. What happens if/when things turnaround? Those who bought in low are about to pocket some decent beer money.

So, maybe think about skipping the upcoming EDM festival. That should save you a few hundred bucks, right? And, don’t forget about the money you were planning to spend on Molly. Now, put that money towards some smart investments and with a little luck, you may just make a profit.

Of course, you must proceed with caution: be wary of risky business deals, taxes, and other negative factors. I believe though that with careful research and tactful decision making, you can truly begin to increase your savings.

Now, let me leave you with a few words the great Revolutionary War hero, Mel Gibson, taught me to live by: “Aim small, miss small.” That works here, right? Who cares, I’m leaving it anyways.

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Cadbury Pringlebatch is the Investment Analyst for The SoBros Network. Known for frequenting Nashville YMCA steam rooms, he’s a firm believer that winning football is produced by moving the chains, and became a SoBro after mistaking the Power Hour Podcast for an AA meeting. 

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