{"id":69455,"date":"2023-08-21T16:45:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T20:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.edu\/?p=69455"},"modified":"2023-08-21T16:45:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T20:45:22","slug":"financial-know-how-and-entering-the-investment-workforce-unearthing-gems-from-the-pros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.edu\/financial-know-how-and-entering-the-investment-workforce-unearthing-gems-from-the-pros\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial know-how and entering the Investment workforce &#8211; Unearthing gems from the pros"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69456\" src=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/financial-literacy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/financial-literacy.jpg 680w, https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/financial-literacy-250x125.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Believe it or not, investing your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/online.hbs.edu\/blog\/post\/importance-of-financial-literacy#:~:text=Financial%20literacy%20is%20the%20understanding,to%20make%20a%20financial%20impact.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/online.hbs.edu\/blog\/post\/importance-of-financial-literacy%23:~:text%3DFinancial%2520literacy%2520is%2520the%2520understanding,to%2520make%2520a%2520financial%2520impact.&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692736501944000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1k4hkaD0WV2OpxTR7F4CC4\">time and money early\u00a0<\/a>in your financial education can have a seriously worthwhile payoff. Some of the top financial advisors insist that formal education such as certification courses, online training modules, books\u2014heck even podcasts\u2014should be your go-to. If you\u2019re wondering just how valuable these resources can be, take it from Cody Garrett, CFP. He shared his two cents: Think about it this way: Instead of dropping $2,000 into a Roth IRA right now, why not spend on a course that teaches you how to negotiate your salary? You\u2019d gain skills that can boost your income early in your career. Worth a shot, right?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knowledge is power<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s world, financial content is no longer dull\u2014financial education has burst into the entertainment scene. With an abundance of podcasts, YouTube videos, and even Facebook groups, absorbing financial knowledge has become\u2014dare I say it\u2014fun! A wealth of powerful resources is right at our fingertips. Long story short, the field is overflowing with engaging ways to learn about finance and investment, which is where details like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgoldbureau.com\/live-gold-prices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.usgoldbureau.com\/live-gold-prices&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692736501944000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YDJ2dyAqhpldYG9LpkFMZ\">price of gold<\/a>\u00a0and the value of other commodities should be considered.<\/p>\n<p>Making the dive into the world of investing can be a kerfuffle. So, take it easy and ask for help. Not many would think that simply asking someone could lead to a wealth of knowledge, but it can. Thomas Kopelman, a co-founder and financial planner suggests, People often shy from seeking out mentors. But you need to be proactive in finding and connecting with individuals who can guide you. The mentorship won&#8217;t fall into your lap\u2014you have to create that opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Think about it&#8230; you want to learn from the experiences of the pros, right? So, reach out and ask them. What&#8217;s the worst that could happen? They say no? Well, Garrett sent a whopping hundred direct messages to professionals he admired in his field. Only four responded. The interesting nugget here? Those four became the most vital individuals for his career.<\/p>\n<p>Some may say that, it\u2019s a sensible move to be open to other people\u2019s experiences and lessons learned.<\/p>\n<p>If we really think about it, this process of financial learning and seeking out mentors is just as vital as the investment part itself. From honing in on your growth, to proactively seeking guidance, these steps, according to top financial advisors, really lay the foundation for a successful career in investing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Believe it or not, investing your\u00a0time and money early\u00a0in your financial education can have a seriously worthwhile payoff. Some of the top financial advisors insist that formal education such as certification courses, online training modules, books\u2014heck even podcasts\u2014should be your go-to. If you\u2019re wondering just how valuable these resources can be, take it from Cody [&hellip;]\n&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/financial-know-how-and-entering-the-investment-workforce-unearthing-gems-from-the-pros\/\" class=\"more\">learn more&rarr;<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[185065],"coauthors":[11733],"class_list":["post-69455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business-politics","tag-financial-education"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Financial know-how and entering the Investment workforce - Unearthing gems from the pros - World leading higher education information and services<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/financial-know-how-and-entering-the-investment-workforce-unearthing-gems-from-the-pros\/\" class=\"yoast-seo-meta-tag\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" class=\"yoast-seo-meta-tag\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" class=\"yoast-seo-meta-tag\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Financial know-how and entering the Investment workforce - Unearthing gems from the pros - World leading higher education information and services\" class=\"yoast-seo-meta-tag\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Believe it or not, investing your\u00a0time and money early\u00a0in your financial education can have a seriously worthwhile payoff. 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