But here’s the thing. If your stockbroker is like the vast majority, he or she has no idea how to help you! Most get paid a fee to sell you a stock or a bond or some other investment product. They don’t get paid to make you money. Of course, while it’s in their interest for you to be successful and many may be fine, well-intentioned professionals, a stockbroker’s main incentive is still to sell you something. They are trained to follow rules, understand certain financial terms, and explain various investment products. As for how to make you money in the stock market or anywhere else, forget
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