Chapter 2
Getting Your Device Ready for Online Investing
IN THIS CHAPTER
Turning your PC or mobile device into an online investing station
Pinpointing online media that can make you a more informed investor
Turning blogs and podcasts into research tools
Scouring the Internet with search engines
Securing your computer from online financial crooks
Practicing your techniques with online tutorials and simulations
Apps and online services have reinvented convenience. Admit it — you’ve probably shopped online from the couch in your PJs. But with the ease of online transactions comes the assumption that you will do more tasks yourself. You compare routes and times and prices before booking your own airline tickets, and you research and compare medical plans before enrolling in a health insurance plan. The process is convenient, but you also need to know what you’re doing.
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