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Author: Ed Canty, CFP®

Ed is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. At his day job, Ed helps clients plan for retirement, manage their investments, and navigate their tax situation. In his free time, Ed enjoys golfing, traveling, fishing, and wrenching on his old car.
Ed Canty, CFP®

Webull vs Fidelity 2021: Best Free Investing Platform?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on June 10, 2021
When it comes to investing in the stock market, one of the most important steps is deciding what brokerage to go with. In the past, there were not many to choose from and they all charged outrageously high commissions. In addition, the lack of user-friendly tools made the experience fairly daunting. Today, countless investing apps […]
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Fundrise vs LendingClub 2021: Which Is Better?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on June 3, 2021
What is the best stock market alternative? In this article, we will be comparing Fundrise to LendingClub.
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Moomoo Free Stock Promo 2021: Up To 3 Free Stocks Worth $2350!

By Ed Canty, CFP® on June 1, 2021
Believe it or not, most online stock trading brokerages offer sign up incentives these days. From free stocks to free cash, brokerages and investment platforms are willing to give you an incentive for doing business with them. Moomoo is an online stock, option, and ETF trading platform. Moomoo is offering a free stock incentive to […]
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Personal Capital Review 2021: Best Robo-Advisor?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on April 29, 2021
Personal Capital takes a traditional approach to financial planning and uses technology to enhance the user experience. If you have great enough investable assets, Personal Capital will also manage your portfolio and provide financial planning professionals to help guide you. If you don’t meet the $100,000 asset minimum, you can still use the free tools […]
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How to Invest As A Teenager Or Minor (Under 18 Years Old)

By Ed Canty, CFP® on April 27, 2021
Investing is one of the most exciting topics, especially if you are a teenager and the world ahead of you is wide open. Learning how to invest as a teenager can give you a tremendous head start for your financial future.  Early investing can have huge benefits and teens who learn responsible money habits can […]
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AcreTrader Review 2021: Best Farmland Investing Platform?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on April 27, 2021
Mark Twain famously said "Buy land. They're not making it anymore." However, in many cases, it's not that simple. Getting into real estate investing can be tricky for the majority of investors out there, especially due to the high upfront capital involved. To invest in a duplex, for example, often requires a 20% down payment […]
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How Much Do I Need To Retire And Live Off The Interest?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on April 24, 2021
Many people dream of early retirement and having the freedom to live life on their terms. One strategy that many use to retire early is to simply save and invest enough money to live off interest accumulated each year from investments and savings. If you can do this, then you might be able to retire […]
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Fundrise vs Roofstock 2021: Best Crowdfunded Real Estate Platform?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on April 20, 2021
Real Estate investing has never been more accessible by the average joe investor. With the release of new investment regulations over the last 5 years, new real estate investing platforms have emerged with lower barriers to entry. In this post, we will review and compare two trendy real estate investing platforms; Fundrise vs Roofstock. Both […]
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Fundrise vs CrowdStreet 2021: Best Crowdfunded Real Estate Platform?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on April 19, 2021
Investing in real estate has changed over recent decades. Now new investment platforms allow you to gain access to private real estate deals throughout the Country.  In this post, we will review and compare two very popular real estate investing platforms, Fundrise vs CrowdStreet. Both of these platforms have similar offerings, giving you the opportunity […]
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Fundrise Taxes Explained: How Do Taxes Work?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on April 19, 2021
One category most investors tend to overlook is the tax implications surrounding an investment. On the bright side, investors do not need to know all the ins and outs of the tax code to find a successful investment.  That being said, you have a better chance of earning positive returns by knowing some of the […]
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Fundrise vs Realty Mogul 2021: Best Crowdfunded Platform?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on April 18, 2021
As investors, we are always looking for ways to grow and diversify our portfolios. Whether we buy many different stocks or spread our money across different asset classes, diversification is key to a balanced portfolio. One key component of a well-rounded portfolio is real estate. The problem is, real estate isn't always the most passive […]
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M1 Finance vs Fidelity 2021: Best Online Stock Broker?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on April 17, 2021
Picking the right stock broker can be challenging. These days, there are dozens of free investing platforms out there offering unique features for customers. Two of the most common platforms being M1 Finance vs Fidelity.  In the past, you had to pay high commissions to trade stocks, and the accounts required thousands of dollars as […]
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Power Your Investing

Choosing the right product and service is essential for your investing. Here are some of the tools and services to help your portfolio grow.
Robinhood
Robinhood provides an easy-to-use free trading platform for beginner investors. Robinhood has $0 account minimums. Get a free stock when you open an account below.
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M1 Finance
M1 Finance offers a free investing platform where users can build portfolios of stocks and ETFs. Users can also choose from a variety of pre-built portfolios offered for free.
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Fundrise
Passively invest in private real estate deals with as little as $500. Fundrise allows you to own residential and commercial real estate across the U.S. starting at a 1% annual fee.
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