Hi! 🙂 My name is Mabel, and I am the Chief Education Officer and Founder of Girl$ on The Money. I started my investing journey in the summer of 2008. That was the year that I finally gathered up the courage to buy my first stock after a very long time of just "thinking about it."Continue reading "My Investing Story (The Short Version)"
Have Bitcoin “FOMO” here are 3 simple ways to participate!
FOMO—short for Fear of Missing Out—is probably something many people are suffering from as a result of Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs this year and all the hype that it has gathered after it was "left for dead" just a couple of years ago (or at least it felt like it). To put things intoContinue reading "Have Bitcoin “FOMO” here are 3 simple ways to participate!"
Have a book in you? Get Inspired to Write it!
I published my first book eight years ago, on March 2nd, 2016, to be exact. I've always considered the number "8" to be special. In Chinese culture, for example, the number symbolizes fortune. It is linked with abundance, wealth, prosperity, and success. I could not let this milestone go by without reflecting on why IContinue reading "Have a book in you? Get Inspired to Write it!"
Stock Market Holidays: 2024
Many investing fanatics (myself included) probably wish the market was open year-round. However, that's not the case. Below, I share the dates on which the stock market will be closed in 2024: DateHolidayNYSENasdaqMonday, January 1New Year's DayClosedClosedMonday, January 15Martin Luther King, Jr. DayClosedClosedMonday, February 19Presidents' DayClosedClosedThursday, March 28Maundy ThursdayOpenOpenFriday, March 29Good FridayClosedClosedFriday, May 24Friday BeforeContinue reading "Stock Market Holidays: 2024"
Summer Reading List: Financial Independence Edition
Hello, my dear community! In honor of independence day this past week, I wanted to share some of my favorite books in the genre of personal finance and investing. I would consider these books an excellent investment of your time if one of your goals is to pursue financial independence! I am incorporating classics IContinue reading "Summer Reading List: Financial Independence Edition"
Books for your Morning Ritual
Hello, my dear community! If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed that (almost) every morning, I share a page from two books I am reading during my morning routine. As some of you might know, I now have a newborn, and my mornings don't always look the same. Thankfully, we usually haveContinue reading "Books for your Morning Ritual"
Helpful Resources for Investors (Part I)
A frequently asked question within the Girl$ on The Money community is to share the platforms I use for investing research or to keep up with stock market news and developments. This blog post is long overdue, but better late than never 🙂 Let's start with one of my favorites - The American Association ofContinue reading "Helpful Resources for Investors (Part I)"
Best Savings Accounts for Emergency Funds (and beyond)
*This post was last updated on 04/16/2024. All rates are updated as of that date.* It is no secret that I am a huge stock market fan. The fact that we have the privilege of investing our money in high-quality stocks and funds that help us build wealth over time is fascinating to me. WithContinue reading "Best Savings Accounts for Emergency Funds (and beyond)"
Stock Market Holidays: 2023
Many investing fanatics (myself included) probably wish the market was open year-round. However, that's not the case. Below, I share the dates on which the stock market will be closed in 2023: Monday, Jan. 2, 2023: Observed as a holiday due to New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday. Monday, Jan. 16, 2023: Martin LutherContinue reading "Stock Market Holidays: 2023"
The Fed Raises Rates: What does it mean for the average person?
On Wednesday, 12/14/2022, Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, announced that interest rates are going up again. This time by 0.50 points taking it to a new targeted range between 4.25% and 4.5%: Source: CNBC The constant raises have been standard practice in 2022, and it's the government's attempt to control inflation, among otherContinue reading "The Fed Raises Rates: What does it mean for the average person?"
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