Posted 4/12/2024, 12:48:00 PM
Twice Bitten, Thrice Shy: Man Loses Savings Twice in Stock Crashes, Now Seeks Professional Help
- Lost money twice in stock market without guidance, first in 1999 tech bubble then before 2020 pandemic
- Tried researching and picking stocks myself both times without understanding companies
- Watching friends seem to easily profit day trading stocks convinced me to jump in
- Savings disappeared as tech stocks crashed in early 2000s dotcom bubble bursting
- Working with financial advisor now for guidance instead of choosing stocks solo again