Stocks Explained: What They Are, How They Work, and the Pros and Cons

A stock is a share of ownership in a company. When you buy Apple stock, you become a part owner of Apple, and as the company grows so does the value of your share. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the two ways you make money from stocks (price appreciation and dividends), where stocks sit on the risk spectrum versus bonds and cash, and why keeping money only in savings is not as safe as it sounds once inflation is factored in.Ryan and Aaron also share their own first stock experiences, including Aaron's 2020 Robinhood adventure, which makes the lesson feel real. If you have ever heard the words "buy stock" and nodded along without quite knowing what that means, this episode is the right place to start.Find "Your Fiscal Physical" the book on AmazonIf you have suggestions or feedback, please email us at: [email protected], as always, Stay the Course!