In this episode of TGIF: Two Girls Investing Friday, hosts Jess and Colleen discuss the frustrations of Facebook Marketplace and other money-saving methods they disdain but sometimes use. They explain how dealing with online marketplaces and calling insurance providers for better rates can be tedious but financially rewarding. Then, they dive into understanding dividends, discussing the benefits of earning dividend payments from investments, and the difference between growth and value stocks. They also touch on setting up self-directed investing accounts and avoiding currency conversion fees when investing in U.S. stocks. The episode wraps up with a promise to explore bonds in the next episode.

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00:04 Welcome to TGIF: Two Girls Investing Friday

00:46 The Frustrations of Facebook Marketplace

04:28 The Hassles of Insurance and Cell Phone Bills

07:00 The Challenges of Thrifting and Online Shopping

10:13 Bedtime Phone Habits

10:36 Setting Up a Self-Directed Investing Account

11:31 Choosing the Right ETFs

14:04 Using AI for Investment Research

16:42 Understanding Dividends

20:13 Growth vs. Value Stocks

21:36 S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 Explained

22:55 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview