I began investing in high school and have remained active in the markets. A graduate of the US Air Force Academy with an MBA majoring in Finance from the University of Colorado, I continued to invest throughout my career in the US Air Force, Bank of America, Coopers & Lybrand, and working for Ross Perot before retiring at 55. During that time I have gained a very good understanding of what works and what doesn't. I hope to impart that knowledge to others, so they can achieve financial independence as well.

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Hans Wagner started investing at an early age and was able to retire at 55. He founded TradingOnlineMarkets ( http://www.tradingonlinemarkets.com/) as a way to help others achieve financial independence. The idea for this site came from our children and their friends as they graduated from college and began their careers. While they were successful in school, they are unprepared to invest wisely and create the wealth they will need to buy their first home, see their children through college (it will cost much more then), and have a sufficient nest egg for retirement (pensions are going away and Social Security will be in trouble). Ten percent of the revenue from the site is to educational organizations that seek to help the world's disadvantaged overcome poverty. Visit his site: TradingOnlineMarkets ( http://www.tradingonlinemarkets.com/) Email Hans at hans.wagner@tradingonlinemarkets.com (mailto:hans.wagner@tradingonlinemarkets.com)