There have always been gatekeepers to knowledge about finance and advisors would have you believe the only way to invest is via a gatekeeper. I began knowing nothing about the stock market or alternative forms of investing but, once I began learning, I was able to start earning money and continue doing so. My years of teaching and writing educational materials are what qualify me to teach what I’ve learned. The one thing I won’t do is tell you exactly what to invest in because that would be giving financial advice.