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7 Important Tips For First-Time Investors to Reduce Risk

May-06-2022Jun-20-2021 by Todd Kunsman

I remember being a first-time investor back in 2014 and recall being nervous to get in the stock market, but also excited and a bit overwhelmed. Technically, I already had a 401k for a year at this point, but I had no idea what was in it or what that even was. So opening my … Read more

The Financial Events that Fueled These 12 Personal Finance Bloggers

Apr-11-2022Jun-19-2021 by Todd Kunsman

I reached out to a few personal finance bloggers to learn what made them so interested in their own finances. Below, I got some great insight and stories that hopefully will inspire you to take action too. Whether you are new to the personal finance world or a seasoned vet, I always think it is … Read more

Want to Know How to Get Rich?

May-06-2022Jun-19-2021 by Brian Thorp

Do you want to know how to get rich? (Of course! Don’t we all?) While you may think getting “rich” is impossible, the truth is that with consistency and discipline, almost anyone can drastically improve their financial lives and may even build substantial wealth. While there are a few tricks to becoming wealthy, and some … Read more

7 Side Hustle Ideas That Have Full-Time Income Potential

Jun-14-2022Jun-19-2021 by Todd Kunsman

There are tons of side hustle ideas, but which ones can really produce a full-time income? We’ll explore this and more below. The concept of having a side hustle is not new, but it certainly has become extremely popular in recent years. I think even more so with millennials looking for ways to make extra … Read more

35 Investing Terms: The Key Words Beginners Need to Know First

May-06-2022Jun-18-2021 by Todd Kunsman

Learning and understanding investing terms can seem a bit confusing or daunting at first. If you asked me about any of these investment words below just a few years ago, you’d probably get a very confused look from me. Yet, just like anything else, reading and seeing these terms over and over quickly can lead … Read more

The 3 Problems with the Current FIRE Movement

Apr-11-2022Jun-18-2021 by Todd Kunsman

This has been on my mind for the last few months, especially since I launched Invested Wallet in late June. Technically, I guess you can categorize this site has part of the FIRE movement. If you are not familiar with this acronym, it simply stands for, “Financial Independence/Retire Early.” Yet, following along with this movement, … Read more

Four Years of Stock Investing On My Own: The Lessons I’ve Learned

May-06-2022Jun-17-2021 by Todd Kunsman

While I like to write about personal finance, financial freedom, etc. I also like and will be writing more about investing too. After all, I did name this website Invested Wallet (; Since September recently passed, I thought it was fitting to write about my recent four year anniversary of investing in the stock market … Read more

Mentality Trumps High Income: How To Really Boost Your Savings

Jun-15-2022Jun-17-2021 by Todd Kunsman

I’ve been reading a lot more personal finance articles that have highlighted how someone has reached a massive amount of money saved. I’ve seen even more about those who have retired early with six-figures to a million+ saved by their mid-30s. And I’ve also noticed the comments, whether on the posts themselves or on social … Read more