Bruyns wroteCOLONI have a b.Comm and have taken courses like economics of equity markets and futures and options markets. I also worked as a Financial Advisor for 2 years, but we didn't do much in terms of stock selection it was more automated with analyszing client's risk tolerance and using diverse mixes of mutual funds. I have the knowledge to be able to do it, but like they say you need money to make money and between my mortgage, car and living expenses I don't have much extra to invest.
I'm looking at a career change and waiting for an offer to join the military as a pilot. Was in Trenton for two days of computerized testing last month on memory, math, spatial recognition, hand eye co-ordination etc. and was one of 3 people out of 18 to pass. It was the hardest testing I have ever done and no surprise the pass rate is so low. There is a selection board end of April and another one towards then end of Summer, if I am selected it would be a significant pay raise and allow me to start investing more for retirement.
Wow, good for you Matt. Wish you all the best with the pilot stuff, hopefully you get in
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I don't have much schooling experience when it comes to the stock markets myself, pretty much just self taught through trial and error. . When thst 09 crash happened though i knew i had to get my foot in the door as imo there was no way we werent bouncing back and low and behold here we are today.
ive always stood by the belief tthat I work very hard for my money and as a result I want my money to work hard for me. Yah, I could put my money in a specialized savings account but that's gonna give me what, 2-3%? I can easily beat that on the market so that's where I choose to have my excess cash.
Outside my bank of Ireland stocks which I bought when the Irish economy tanked I would have to say my biggest home run was getting my parents in under armour around 55$ before it did any splits. I think they are up like 85 grand in 2-3 years lol.
