Your First Dollar for Smart Investing

The First Dollar Should Be the Smartest
Obviously, you have done so by buying this book whose e-book version is exactly one dollar. If this book is a gift, thanks to the one who gifted it to you- this gift will keep on keeping for your entire investing life.

Before you focus on growing your wealth, secure it. The first step in investing isn't picking stocks or chasing returns - it's securing your financial accounts. Always use two-factor authentication (2FA), which most brokers and banks now support. For example, after logging in, your broker sends a verification code to your phone to ensure it's really you. Personally, I use a Chromebook or a PC dedicated to financial activities.

How to Protect Yourself Online
Scams are everywhere. Don't click suspicious links. Never share your credit card or login credentials with unverified sources. Avoid too-good-to-be-true investment offers - if someone promises a 12% return while top CDs pay only 5%, be skeptical. Greed can lead you into financial traps. Also, protect your personal information; oversharing your email or banking credentials can result in spam or, worse, financial theft.

Getting Started with Investing
As a beginner, you don't need to know everything to start investing wisely. Buying a few well-chosen ETFs - like VOO or SPY, which track the S&P 500 - is a great first step. Historically, these ETFs have outperformed most hedge funds, especially after accounting for fees.

Begin with simplicity. Then, when you're ready, dive into the more advanced strategies covered in this book - from stock selection to timing the market.

Size: 70 paged (6*9)
Initial date: 6/2025