How to Invest in Stocks for Beginners

The U.S. stock market has proven to be one of the best ways for the average person to build long-term, lasting wealth. Over the last 10 years alone, the S&P 500 is up over 250% on a total return basis.

In the modern era, the U.S. stock market has trounced the returns earned in the housing market and it has crushed simply holding cash.

Unfortunately, a recent Gallup poll indicates that barely over half of Americans have any money invested in stocks.

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