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In the fall, a lot of people are ready to cozy up with a coffee or latte in their favorite mug. For fun, we talk about the different types of coffee drinks and what kind of investors that might make them. Do you take your coffee the same style you do your investments? Which one are you?
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- No frills, straight-forward investing is kind of like straight black coffee. [spp-timestamp time=”1:15″]
- Need a plan? You might want something simple and easy to make a decision. [spp-timestamp time=”3:06″]
- Overthinkers might want all the bells and whistles when it comes to their coffee. [spp-timestamp time=”5:17″]
- Is there such a thing as a good thing when it comes to investing? [spp-timestamp time=”7:07″]
- Need a quick fix and think crypto is your solution like a single shot of espresso? [spp-timestamp time=”9:06″]
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