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I'm an Investing Moron and Need Help

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Apr 8, 2026 · 11:53

Hello.
I'm old but new to all of this. I'm in need of help. Nothing crazy, I'm just trying to understand what this stuff all means.

What is the difference between a "market order" and a "limit order"?


I'm not looking for quick money. I'm not trying to day trade. I have a few dollars that I'm putting in the market so when I die, it will hopefully be worth more for my wife. That said, I want to know what this all means.
Thanks in advance.