Brian O'Connell

About the Author

Brian O’Connell is a former Wall Street bond trader with 20 years of experience covering business news and financial trends. He believes education is the best gift a financial consumer can receive and writes regularly for sites such as TheStreet.com, Forbes, Fox Business, and U.S. New & World Report. O'Connell also shared his financial philosophy in his two best-selling books, “The 401k Millionaire” and “CNBC’s Creating Wealth.”

The latest articles from Brian O'Connell

Growing Wealth

Value Weighted Index: Explanation and How To Calculate

Brian O'Connell | September 17, 2026

Credit

Available Credit on a Credit Card: What It Is and Why It’s Important

Brian O'Connell | September 15, 2026

invest

How to Use an Options Screening Tool for Investing

Brian O'Connell | September 10, 2026

Debt Payoff

The Navy Loan Repayment Program Explained

Brian O'Connell | September 03, 2026

Growing Wealth

How to Invest During Inflation

Brian O'Connell | August 27, 2026

Credit

Guide to Paying Credit Card With a Debit Card

Brian O'Connell | July 27, 2026

Financial Independence

Nonfarm Payroll: What It Is and Its Effect On the Markets

Brian O'Connell | July 16, 2026

Growing Wealth

What Is Margin Equity & Margin Equity Percentage?

Brian O'Connell | June 26, 2026

Growing Wealth

What Is Venture Capital? VC Funds & Venture Capitalists Explained

Brian O'Connell | June 19, 2026

Credit

Closing a Credit Card With a Balance: What to Know

Brian O'Connell | June 05, 2026

Growing Wealth

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Insider Trading

Brian O'Connell | June 04, 2026

Insurance

How Many Life Insurance Policies Can You Have?

Brian O'Connell | May 11, 2026

Home Ownership

How Are Primary and Secondary Mortgage Markets Different?

Brian O'Connell | May 06, 2026

Financial Independence

5/1 ARM Explained: Everything You Need to Know

Brian O'Connell | April 29, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

Home Loan Construction: Pros and Cons of Buying a New Construction Home

Brian O'Connell | March 16, 2026

Credit

Fixed vs. Variable Credit Card Interest Rates: Key Differences

Brian O'Connell | March 04, 2026

Credit

Everything About Tri-Merge Credit Reports and How They Work

Brian O'Connell | March 03, 2026

Credit

What Is a Contactless Credit Card and How Does It Work?

Brian O'Connell | February 23, 2026

Credit

What Is a Credit Card Chip? And How Does It Work?

Brian O'Connell | February 20, 2026

Credit

What Is a Credit Limit and How Is It Determined?

Brian O'Connell | February 19, 2026

Growing Wealth

Benefits, Drawbacks, and Options of a Self-Directed 401(k) Plan

Brian O'Connell | February 11, 2026

Growing Wealth

What are Underlying Assets?

Brian O'Connell | November 03, 2025

ALR

Should You Refinance Your Auto Loan or Trade in Your Car?

Brian O'Connell | October 20, 2025

ALR

Can I Get Another Car Loan If I Already Have One?

Brian O'Connell | October 20, 2025

ALR

Can Someone Take Over My Car Loan?

Brian O'Connell | October 20, 2025

Growing Wealth

Power Hour Stocks: What Are They and How Do You Trade Them?

Brian O'Connell | September 26, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Happens When A Company Goes Private?

Brian O'Connell | September 23, 2025

Growing Wealth

How to Trade ETFs: A Guide for Retail Investors

Brian O'Connell | September 16, 2025

Financial Independence

Computer Science vs Computer Engineering: What’s the Difference?

Brian O'Connell | August 28, 2025

Going to College

Dealing With Helicopter Parents in College

Brian O'Connell | August 01, 2025

Growing Wealth

How to Use the Risk-Reward Ratio in Investing

Brian O'Connell | July 31, 2025

Financial Independence

Market Manipulation: An Overview for Retail Investors

Brian O'Connell | July 30, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Are UCITS Funds?

Brian O'Connell | June 30, 2025

Growing Wealth

Long Put Option Guide

Brian O'Connell | June 16, 2025

SMB

Guide to Growth Equity Firms

Brian O'Connell | June 06, 2025

Growing Wealth

ETF Tax Efficiency: Advantages Over Mutual Funds

Brian O'Connell | May 20, 2025

Growing Wealth

How to Avoid FOMO Trading

Brian O'Connell | April 24, 2025

Growing Wealth

Introduction to Options Volume and Open Interest

Brian O'Connell | March 23, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Is a Naked Put Options Strategy?

Brian O'Connell | March 20, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Are Securities in Finance? How Securities Trading Works

Brian O'Connell | March 14, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Is a Bond Option? Definition & Examples

Brian O'Connell | March 05, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Can You Negotiate Rent?

Brian O'Connell | February 26, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Is the MOASS?

Brian O'Connell | February 25, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Should I Buy a New or Used Car? Pros and Cons

Brian O'Connell | January 31, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Finding Down Payment Assistance Programs

Brian O'Connell | January 09, 2025

Growing Wealth

How Do Interest Rates Affect the US Stock Market?

Brian O'Connell | January 08, 2025

Growing Wealth

January Effect: What It Is and Is It Good for Investors?

Brian O'Connell | December 02, 2024

How Many Life Insurance Policies Can You Have? (Ethos)

Brian O'Connell | January 31, 2024

Home Ownership

Getting a Mortgage in Retirement

Brian O'Connell | July 19, 2023

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