Try a Mock Portfolio to Get Comfortable With Investing

Investing isn’t as complicated as it seems.

But getting started can be really overwhelming, even when you know thebasic rules.

To make it less scary, try a mock portfolio before diving into the real thing.

Over at LearnVest, financial advisor Brad Klontz says a mock investment portfolio can help people ease into investing.

Then, keep track of those assets over several months.

Really, the idea isn’t to see how well you do.

You simply want to see how the market works so you’re free to get comfortable with it.

Knowing what you’re dealing with can make the whole thing less intimidating.

For more detail, check out the full post.

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