I'm no expert, but I'd like to think that there is no free money. Unless you are hiring a professional with proper track record who will be actively investing (lots of fees involved), you are taking large risks; anything above what banks/government bonds are willing to give for inflation (+ small opportunity cost) - is mostly gambling.
I think, many people think stock market does nothing for poor, because:
5% of 1,000 = 50
5% of 1,000,000,000 = 50,000,000
No amount of compounding will help the poor and any loss will be much much worse.
I like the investing accrediting idea and wish it applied to stock market as well, but I guess some people might not like reducing of their choices (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accredited_investor)
I think, many people think stock market does nothing for poor, because:
5% of 1,000 = 50
5% of 1,000,000,000 = 50,000,000
No amount of compounding will help the poor and any loss will be much much worse.
I like the investing accrediting idea and wish it applied to stock market as well, but I guess some people might not like reducing of their choices (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accredited_investor)