What if making money was just like riding a bike: you get better the more you practice the skill?  While you may be familiar with money-preserving skills like "save more" or "spend less," Sarah Potter explores the myths and realities of what it is really like for average people to build the skills to make more money, grow wealth and invest in the markets.  Find out why financial literacy is failing you and how to change the financial narrative for the next generation.  

Sarah Potter is the author of "How You Can Trade Like A Pro: Breaking into Options, Futures, Stocks and ETFs" and is the founder of  shecantrade.com. She is well regarded as a trading and market expert and is well known for her trading consistency and straightforward options strategies. Her unique skill set, including her Masters of Education, allows her to teach her clients about trading markets and market analysis in a clear and understandable way. Sarah has both written for and been featured in Forbes.com, Tradestation, All Stars of Options, Traders Expo, Scotia iTrade, TheStreet.com, Yahoo Finance, AOL Daily Finance, Active Trader Magazine and more. 

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Sarah Potter: What you weren’t taught about making money | Sarah Potter | TEDxCollingwood

What you weren’t taught about making money | Sarah Potter | TEDxCollingwood

Bridging the knowledge gap in personal finance, exploring how education and realism in investing can empower us to grow wealth.

76% of millennial women find investing confusing, highlighting a dire need for clearer, more accessible financial education.

Viewing money-making as a skill, akin to learning to ride a bike, demystifies investing, making financial growth accessible to all.