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The Teenage Investor: How to Start Early, Invest Often & Build Wealth Kindle Edition

by Timothy Olsen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 53 ratings
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A Wall Street wiz kid teaches teens all about investing

At the age of 8, when most kids look no further than baseball cards and video games, young Tim Olsen bought his first stock.

Now, with a diverse portfolio in hand, this13-year-old wunderkind has written The Teenage Investor.

Olson explains for teens, Gen-Xers, and their parents how to build wealth in the stock market by starting now. He then outlines a simple, step-by-step program to begin building a lifelong portfolio.

Tim's fresh perspective and wisdom-beyond his-years make The Teenage Investor a welcome relief from the standard "how to get rich" investment book. Writing with knowledge and insight of a market veteran, he tells young and first-time investors:

  • How to invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
  • Unique wealth-building plans for young investors
  • Methods for building a solid investment portfolio at any age
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    August 22, 2003
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    7 - 9
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Everything You Need to Know to Launch a Low-Cost Investment Plan--and Get Started Now on Earning Your First Million

Tim Olsen bought his first shares of stock when he was 8 years old. Now, at 13, Olsen is a Wall Street veteran. In The Teenage Investor he explains how you andother teenagers can follow his lead--and start building stock market wealth in your spare time.

Olsen talks about:

  • The basics of investing--what stocks and bonds are, where to find them, how to buy them
  • How to use the power of your youth to double or more the long-term value of your portfolio
  • Index funds--and how millions of investors have used them to become millionaires
  • The magic of dollar cost averaging--and how you can get more for less
  • How stockbrokers don't get paid unless you trade--and why you don't need them!
  • How to use the Web to become smarter about money than your parents or their stockbroker

    Teenagers today make more money than ever before. They also, of course, spend more money than ever before. Instead of blowing every last cent you earn, let Tim Olsenshow you how to start having some real fun with your money--by starting a low-cost investment account that could be worth $25,000, $30,000, or more by the time you graduate high school!

About the Author

Timothy Olsen is a 13-year-oldinvesting prodigy. He has been published or featured in a variety of networks and publications, including CNBC, Mutual Fund Magazine, REITStreet, Morningstar.com, andJungle.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000OVLJAU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill; 1st edition (August 22, 2003)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 22, 2003
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 739 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 53 ratings

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Tim Olsen is a millennial supply chain professional and investor now in his early 30s who wrote The Teenage Investor: How to Start Early, Invest Often, and Build Wealth (2003, McGraw-Hill) at the age of 13. He has appeared as a guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, PBS Nightly Business Report and FOX 5 New York's Good Day New York.

Growing up in New Jersey, Tim began interning at a New York City hedge fund at the age of 15 and experienced life on Wall Street firsthand - before even entering high school!

Faced with the uncertain prospect of employment in the investment world due to the financial crisis and Great Recession, Tim graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU) with a B.S. in Finance, and began working as a supply chain professional for a large oil & gas corporation in 2011. He subsequently earned an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans in 2015 and now resides outside of New Orleans, Louisiana with his wife and daughter.

Given his experiences as a teenage author, Tim receives many questions from friends, family, and others about the best ways for young investors and those new to the workforce regarding how to invest their money. Tim's goal is to help all investors achieve stress-free financial independence using the tried and true practices that have worked best for him!

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Book Worm
5.0 out of 5 stars Importance of Understanding your Money
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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The book is easy to understand regardless of age. While going through the book I was happy that I was making the right moves, except for one. I'm in the process of changing that.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Teens: Take NOTE - Investing made simple, easy to read and understand.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013
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Do not leave school without it Forget credit cards cards this is your companion for your first paycheck or any staring salary. The work force or careers will suffer and disappoint if you do not take this investment guide serious. It's your life and future, take hold of it before its too late or join the many who live paycheck to paycheck or who embrace "Better late than never" mentality.
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CB
4.0 out of 5 stars Every teenager and young adult should read this
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
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Needs to be updated for 2020 but as a basic beginner's guide to investing this book is great. My 16 year old read it and was easily able to open an account and navigate his first stock purchases. This should be taught in every high school in America.
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Chidinma C
5.0 out of 5 stars Financial education written in the simplest language
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018
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Wow. I wish I had read this book as a teenager. I bought this book for my kids and it's very educative on the money subject.
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MM
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for young investors
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015
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Tim's book provides a great overview of personal finance and investing for young investors. I highly recommend that new investors read his book to gain a survey of the different investment options available to them.
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Catherine
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
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still in the process of reading
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andersonhwebb
5.0 out of 5 stars Set me on the right path
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2013
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I love this item. I read it as an underclassman in high school. It has definitely set me on the right track financially. This book gives one a solid foundation from which to build.
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Hikingallday
2.0 out of 5 stars Confusing?
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021
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My child is interested in learning about investing and he said this book was not an easy read. He is in no way an underachiever either. I just ordered a modern book on the stock market for him. Will see how that one goes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for kids
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2016
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Excellent book!
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