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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®

AcreTrader Review 2022: Best Farmland Investing Platform?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on January 27, 2022
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. This is especially true when you consider the high amount of upfront capital involved. To invest in a duplex, for example, […]
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Vanguard Index Funds 2022: An Essential Beginner's Guide!

By Ed Canty, CFP® on January 17, 2022
Proper investing takes time, research, and due diligence to find the best options available. Most people with a basic understanding of investing have come across the term index funds. One of the most popular and well-respected index fund companies is Vanguard. They offer low-fee diversified exposure to bonds, equities, commodities, and real estate within index […]
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Is Fundrise A Safe And Legitimate Investment In 2022?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on January 13, 2022
One of the most popular crowdfunded real estate investing platforms today is Fundrise. Fundrise allows investors to gain exposure to real estate investments throughout the United States. They offer a starter portfolio, a basic portfolio, and 3 advanced portfolios.  Starting with as little as $10, investors can purchase shares of real estate partnerships managed by […]
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How Much Do I Need To Retire And Live Off The Interest?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on January 11, 2022
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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What Happens With Dividends On M1 Finance?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on January 10, 2022
What happens with the dividends you earn when you invest using M1 Finance? This article will explain everything you need to know about M1 Finance and dividends.
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How Does Webull Make Money?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on January 6, 2022
There are countless free investing apps available today to new investors. In the past, a commission was required to place trades on stocks or ETFs. In fact, it was not uncommon to pay as much as $7 to $10 per trade. Now, brokerages are offering $0 in fees and commissions and many of them offer […]
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Betterment Taxes Explained 2022: How Are Investment Taxes Handled?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on January 2, 2022
Betterment is required by law to report your investing activity to the IRS. However, that does not remove you from your obligation to file your own taxes for your investments. This involves inputting information on the forms sent to you from Betterment.  To make things easier for you when it comes to taxes, Betterment allows […]
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Moomoo Free Stock Promo 2022: 5 Free Stocks Worth Up To $3,500 Each!

By Ed Canty, CFP® on January 1, 2022
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. The platform is currently offering a free stock […]
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M1 Finance Taxes Explained 2022: How Are Investment Taxes Handled?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on December 31, 2021
When you sign up for an M1 Finance account, you have to give them certain information like your name, address, and social security number. This means that they are in fact reporting your investment activity to the IRS, which they have a legal obligation to do. That being said, it is important to understand and […]
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Fundrise Taxes Explained 2022: How Are Investment Taxes Handled?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on December 27, 2021
When investing with Fundrise, it is important to understand what specific types of Fundrise investments are in your portfolio. This will determine how your Fundrise investments will be taxed.  Fundrise tax implications will come from one or a variety of these taxable events: Capital gains or losses Dividends Interest Capital gains or losses occur when […]
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Fundrise vs CrowdStreet 2022: Best Real Estate Platform?

By Ed Canty, CFP® on December 23, 2021
Investing in real estate has changed over the years. 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 popular real estate investing platforms: Fundrise and CrowdStreet. Both of these platforms have similar offerings, giving you the opportunity to […]
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How to Invest As A Minor Or Teenager (Under 18 Years Old)

By Ed Canty, CFP® on December 22, 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 minor 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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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 $10. Fundrise allows you to own residential and commercial real estate across the U.S. starting at a 1% annual fee.
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