In this episode we're talking about how just about anyone can start investing.

When Stacy was an investment broker 40 years ago, investing was a colossal pain in the butt. You needed thousands of dollars to pick up the phone and talk to someone like me; you couldn't just do it yourself.

Today, though, things have changed. Did you know you can start investing with as little as $5? And you don't even need anyone's help. Just do it online.

And investing is important. Stocks and other risk assets are one of the best ways to build wealth over time. So today we're going help you get started, whether you've got $5 or $5 million.

Host Stacy Johnson is joined by financial journalist Miranda Marquit. Listening in and sometimes contributing is producer Aaron Freeman. Today's special guest is Marko Zlatic, founder of Whiteboard Finance.

Before you listen, remember: This isn't financial advice. So make sure to do your own research and consult your own experts before acting on anything you learn here.

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Investing is one of the best ways to build wealth

If you want to build wealth, you need to invest. We have lots of resources on investing in different types of assets, and ideas to help you get started.

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• 5 Simple Tips to Make Money With Stocks
• Why Index Fund Investing Is Good for Your Retirement
• 7 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Help Fund Your Retirement
• The Investing Combo Linked to a Better Retirement Lifestyle
• Investing In Commercial Real Estate with CrowdStreet
• How to Choose Between Active and Passive Investing
• 7 Things You Should Know Before Investing in I Bonds
• 9 Tips for Sane and Successful Stock Investing
• 7 of the Best Ways to Invest That Don't Involve Stocks
• Financial Wisdom: What Is the Best Investment?

Find the money to start investing

Sure, you can start investing with pocket change. And you should start as soon as you can. But if you're trying to figure out where to find the money to invest more, we can help you with savings articles. Use the knowledge you gain to put more into your nest egg.

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• How to Use Gift Cards to Save Money
• 10 Ways to Change Bad Spending Habits and Save Money
• How to Position Your Investment Portfolio for Tax Advantages
• 9 Side Hustles Where You Could Earn More Than Full-Time Work
• 10 Shockingly Simple Ways to Make More and Spend Less

Meet this week's guest, Marko Zlatic

Marko has been investing since 2006.

In 2010, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Akron. Marko has worked for multiple publicly traded companies in capital markets, risk analysis, and commercial real estate development.

In 2017, he started his YouTube Channel, WhiteBoard Finance, which now has over 60 Million views and 975,000+ subscribers.

His life's mission is to teach financial literacy and enable people of all backgrounds to become financially independent.

• WBF University
• WBF YouTube
• X (Twitter)

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About the hosts

Stacy Johnson founded Money Talks News in 1991. He's a CPA, and he has also earned licenses in stocks, commodities, options principal, mutual funds, life insurance, securities supervisor and real estate.

Miranda Marquit, MBA, is a financial expert, writer and speaker. She's been covering personal finance and investing topics for almost 20 years. When not writing and podcasting, she enjoys travel, reading and the outdoors.