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Jake the Investor

Jake the Investor

Hi, I’m Jake — a self-made investor on a mission to make personal finance simple and actionable. Through my blog and content, I share practical tips on investing, saving, and growing your wealth. Whether you're just starting out or aiming for financial freedom, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. No jargon. Just real talk about money.

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Technical Analysis: Reading Charts Like a Pro
Finance

Technical Analysis: Reading Charts Like a Pro

After losing $25,000 in my first two years of trading by ignoring charts and technical analysis, I committed to masterin...
The Art of Saving Money: How Students and Low-Income Earners Can Build Wealth on a Tight Budget
Saving

The Art of Saving Money: How Students and Low-Income Earners Can Build Wealth on a Tight Budget

Learn practical money saving strategies for students and low-income earners. Build your first $100, find discounts, and...
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Finance

Starting a Business with $1,000 or Less

After launching five businesses with minimal capital and building one to six figures on just $800 initial investment, I'...
How I Built a $1 Million Portfolio by 40
Finance

How I Built a $1 Million Portfolio by 40

At 32, I had $12,000 in savings and $35,000 in debt. Eight years later, I crossed the $1 million net worth milestone on...
How to Build Credit Score in America as a Foreigner (2025)
Finance

How to Build Credit Score in America as a Foreigner (2025)

Real guide to building credit score from zero in America. Covers secured credit cards, authorized user strategies, timel...
How to Open a US Bank Account as a Foreigner (Complete Guide)
Finance

How to Open a US Bank Account as a Foreigner (Complete Guide)

Complete guide to opening US bank accounts as a foreigner. Covers documentation requirements, best banks for non-residen...
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Finance

Life Insurance: Term vs Whole Life Explained

After buying the wrong life insurance policy and losing $18,000 over five years, I learned the hard way that most people...
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Finance

Best Investment Apps for Beginners in 2025

After testing 47 investment apps over the past decade and helping hundreds of friends start their investing journey, I'v...
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Finance

Reading Economic Indicators: What Investors Need to Know

After losing $30,000 by ignoring economic warning signs in 2008 and making another $250,000 by reading them correctly du...
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Finance

Opening US Bank Accounts as a Foreign National

When I arrived in New York from Turkey with dreams and a suitcase, I couldn't even open a basic checking account. Seven...
Tax Planning 101: Strategies Everyone Should Know
Finance

Tax Planning 101: Strategies Everyone Should Know

After paying $32,000 in "surprise" taxes my first year as a high earner, I became obsessed with legal tax optimization....
401(k) Maximization: Getting Every Dollar of Match
Finance

401(k) Maximization: Getting Every Dollar of Match

Leaving my first job, I discovered I'd missed out on $12,000 in free money by not understanding my 401(k) match. That pa...
Bitcoin for Beginners: Understanding Digital Gold
Bitcoin

Bitcoin for Beginners: Understanding Digital Gold

After dismissing Bitcoin as "internet funny money" in 2013 when it was $100, I finally took the plunge in 2017. That jou...
Stock Market Investing 101: A Beginner's Complete Guide
Finance

Stock Market Investing 101: A Beginner's Complete Guide

After losing $10,000 in my first year of "investing" (gambling, really), I spent the next decade learning what actually...
How to Create a Budget That Actually Works in 2025
Finance

How to Create a Budget That Actually Works in 2025

After years of failed budgeting attempts and helping hundreds of people get their finances on track, I've discovered the...