The Word on Investing

It's a blessing when your trading is profitable and the money is hitting your bank account each month.    If your income has been increasing lately, it may be time to take a fresh look at your tithing/giving.    As a trader, your tithing is gonna work a little bit differently than if you were getting a typical paycheck.   How should you tithe when you're an entrepreneur with a thriving trading bus...

I want to tell you a story. A stock trading story (my favorite). Let's go back in time... In the fall of 2020, the market had been in a bull market uptrend for at least three or four months, and a general bull market for years (basically ever since Donald Trump was elected). It was the longest bull market we've seen in history. It was like a fairytale. And the market was still in this bull market,...

A lot of big syndicate voices out there today talk about debt like it's the worst thing in the world.  As if being in debt is something you should never do.  And a lot of those people are REALLY GOOD PEOPLE (after all, the majority of the country NEEDS this type of teaching to protect themselves and their family from getting into the wrong kind of debt which can be devastating). But I don't agree...

Do you ever feel helpless or worried about money—just money in general? If so, you are not alone. Just think about it... There's very little education in the American educational system about money. When was the last time you had a class on how money works and how investing works?  You didn't get that in elementary school, junior high, high school. You didn't get it in college. And when you go to...

How are the wealthiest people in the world currently building their wealth? To answer this question, let's start with a little history. If we go back in history to 1982, oil was king. So most of the billionaires in the world in that day were in the oil business. By the time you get to 2007, that had changed. Oil was no longer the king. Wall Street was. More than a quarter of the fortunes were made...

Today we're gonna talk about one of the emotions that really messes with your trading.  It can ruin your stock trades. And it's called FEAR. All of us have it. But we have the most powerful thing in our corner to sustain us. More powerful than anything the world has to offer. "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."  2 Timothy 1:7  Today we're...

Have you noticed this pattern in yourself? You want to have the potential to change your family financially. You get started, and you think, This is amazing that this information is out there. I can actually do this. And then? Life gets in the way. (That's normal by the way) So what do you do when you know what you should do, but you're not doing it? One of the best things you can do to end the st...

"For every setback there is a comeback." -Lisa Copeland Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? We've got a very special guest with us today, Lisa Copeland. And guess what? She's gonna be part of our Real Estate & Stocks event coming up in Dallas so you won't want to miss that.  Lisa is a well-known international keynote speaker, sales strategist, real estate expert, and best-selling auth...

Is your portfolio ready for a refresh? You may have heard us talk about your "80% money" and your "20% money."   What's that about?! Your "80% money" represents your long-term, retirement-type funds. You want to be safer with that. You want it to be more diversified. Your "20% money" is your short term trading.  The money you use to get into and out of trades more often. The goal is that eventuall...

You've already learned the basics of stock trading, and you've maybe even learned a bit about options. Where are you going to head next on your journey? We suggest you check out our membership programs: Insider+, TraderMAX and TraderPRO.   When you join our membership programs, all of sudden you have strategies that help you get through ANY stage of the market.  Because the market changes. It has...

"What really started to get me excited was understanding that if I take the time to educate myself, if I take the time to empower myself with knowledge, I can be rewarded…" Dr Jim Schultz Dr. Jim Schultz, a former finance professor, is one of the key teachers and speakers at tastytrade and he's the host of the show From Theory to Practice. An active motivational speaker, fitness coach, and born ag...

If you're starting to get interested in the stock market, you likely have some questions! Today we're doing an FAQ episode and we're going to answer some of the most common questions we get asked about becoming a stock trader. We hear the same questions quite often. Questions like,  If I trade stocks, how does that contribute to society, if at all? If I don't have a financial background (I'm not a...

"Put the time in, and always be praying that God will bless the work of your hands." -David Mitchell If you've started something entrepreneurial, and you just feel like it's dragging on and you're not finding success, then today's episode is for you. There's a lot of information in the Bible about entrepreneurism, and we're gonna share some of that with you today.  Here are 3 things all entreprene...

How do you know where to shop for precious metals? How can you tell if someone is a reputable seller ? What's a good price?     If you've been considering investing in precious metals, this NEW podcast episode is for you…   "How to Know if You're Getting a Fair Price on Your Precious Metals - and How to look for Red Flags! with Ben Mitchell".   It's chock full of information on precious metals. It...

"Your time is infinitely valuable. Now, money is just a tool. I know it's important, but it's a finite tool. Your time is the most valuable thing you have." -David Mitchell You don't need to be in front of a screen ten hours a day watching your plays, and getting addicted to the stock market to be a successful trader.  In fact... If you're trading the right way, then trading should be saving you t...

"I wanted something different...Why would I not take my time, talent and energy and try and invest it in my own trading business? And that's what I decided to do..."  -Ben Russell, VP of AMPT at TRADEway Corporate jobs can come with a lot of perks, AND some intense downsides.  Long hours away from your family, chronic stress, and the feeling that your energy is getting used by someone else, to nam...

Have you ever made a financial error?  We have ALL been there. And it doesn't feel good.  In fact, it can leave you feeling guilt-ridden, especially when others are depending on you. If you've ever found yourself "credit carding" your way through life, today's (very personal) episode is for you. We're taking an honest look at personal finance & the Bible, and how they interrelate in unexpected way...

Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads where you KNEW something needed to change? What do you do when things just aren't working anymore?  Today we're talking about how to pivot - with grace. How to turn your struggles into your exponential gains.  Like water into wine. "The things you went through during what you thought was a failure, actually build the skill sets upon which your future su...

Your stock trading business is thriving. What now? "Now raise your right hand, and repeat after me: 'I solemnly swear not to do my own taxes, and I probably won't mow my grass anymore.'" - David Mitchell  Today we're going to have FUN talking taxes.  No, we are not messing with you!  In this episode, Tommy Thornburgh & David Mitchell will cover... Why you do NOT need to be doing your own taxes, es...

"If you don't make more money than you need, then how can you be like that certain Samaritan in the Bible?" -Myron Golden What is it that you desire from your life?  How much money do you really want to make, deep down?  Who do you want to make it for? What would it allow you to do, in your own life? In this World? Here at TRADEway, we are all about reviving the entrepreneurial spirit. In YOU .  ...

Can you be CALLED to business? Can you be called to start companies, sell companies and grow wildly wealthy? Has God wired you for business? If you answered YES, this episode is for you. Joe Johnson is the Founder of Oxlos, a company that is for, in his own words, "entrepreneur education, investor education, self-employment--those who really want to go on a different path."  "If you don't go throu...

Today we're talking to the top options trading expert in the world, Tom Sosnoff! Tom is the Founder and co-CEO of tastytrade and Founder of thinkorswim. Tom was one of the first people to realize that every day people would one day be trading by the millions.  He revolutionized how people trade , and is a champion of people being active, not passive, in their trading.  In this one of a kind episod...

"It's not what you do for your paycheck, it's what you do WITH your paycheck that counts." Sharon Lechter Our very special guest on the podcast today, Sharon Lechter, has one key phrase that will unlock the successful entrepreneur in each of us, "Why not?"  Sharon has dedicated her life to teaching people financial literacy.  She is an international keynote speaker, an expert on financial literacy...

Should you trade during the holidays? One of the perks of being a stock trader is creating time freedom by making your money make money, so that you can focus on the more important things in life. Learn how you can use your time in a meaningful way during the holidays!  Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Want to go the extra mile? Rate and review it to help spread this content to like-minde...

Examine why you should learn about the stock market even if you don't plan to become a stock trader. This may impact you more than you know, and gaining certain knowledge and skill-sets may make a difference in your finances and empower you to make your own decisions regarding YOUR hard earned money. These are things your financial manager DOESN'T want you to know! Loving the podcast? Be sure to s...