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Are you thinking about investing for the first time? Our guide takes you through the 10 things you need to know about investing, including what and where to buy, and ...

Invest in stocks if you can research and continuously monitor them; otherwise, consider index funds or robo-advisors. Only use money for stock investment that you won't need for at least five years ...