From Motley Fool--

Key Points

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 due to market volatility.

Open a brokerage account to buy stocks, choosing types based on your financial goals and tax advantages.

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