6 best investing and trading apps for beginners
Ready to start investing? These are the best investing apps for beginners.
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Feb 20, 2026
Chloe Moore, CFP®
Founder, Financial Staples
EXPERTISE
- Personal finance
- Financial planning
- Homebuying
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, University of Alabama
Chloe A. Moore, CFP®, is a member of Bankrate’s Financial Review Board and founder of Financial Staples, a virtual, fee-only financial planning firm based in Atlanta and serving clients nationwide. The firm is dedicated to serving tech employees who are entrepreneurial-minded, philanthropic and purpose-driven.
Moore was named an Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisor in 2020, 2021 and 2022. She has contributed to Business Insider and was featured in Financial Advisor, Wealth Management, NerdWallet, U.S. News and other outlets.
In addition to promoting financial literacy through speaking, writing and volunteering, Moore also focuses on the cultivation of female and minority financial planners. Along with three colleagues, she recently launched the BLatinX Internship Program (BLX), which provides paid internship opportunities to aspiring Black and Latinx financial planners.
Moore believes that money is an emotional topic and it impacts many aspects of our lives. She enjoys helping clients unpack their money history and discover how they can use money to support a life that is most meaningful to them.
Chloe's latest articles
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DIY vs. professional debt relief: Which should you choose?
When you’re ready to get out of debt, you can either go it alone or work with a professional debt relief company. The decision is personal and strategic — and it depends on the kind of debt you owe. [...]
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8 signs of a debt relief scam — and where to go instead
Debt relief scams offer to help relieve you of debt, but do not deliver on what they promise. They commonly target those with high debt amounts or poor credit scores. Legitimate debt relief companies are [...]
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The best places to keep your emergency fund
It’s important to find the right accounts for your emergency savings.
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HELOC and home equity loan requirements in 2025
Want to borrow against your home’s value? Be ready to meet these criteria.
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Rules to live by when lending money to family and friends
Most of us have lent money to a friend or family member or paid a group bill with the expectation of being paid back. Unfortunately, these situations don’t always go smoothly and often result in lost [...]
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Survey: Americans would rather discuss politics or religion than what’s in their bank accounts
Americans don’t want to talk about money, but there can be drawbacks to staying quiet.
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Rescue the job market or stop inflation? A rate cut from the Fed this week could hit your wallet — and your paycheck
Officials are cutting rates to shore up the job market, but it’s not without risk.
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