What Is the Stock Market? (And Why You’re Still Broke)

What is the stock market? and why does your paycheck feel allergic to it? We’re breaking it all down: stocks, trades, Wall Street BS, and why the market keeps soaring while you’re still stuck deciding between oat milk or rent. No yachts. No gurus. Just real talk. Subscribe if you’re done with hype and ready for smarter money moves. In this video: – What the stock market actually is (spoiler: not a casino, but close) – Why it’s not the economy (seriously, stop confusing the two) – How companies use it to raise money (and you buy “hope”) – The role of supply, demand, and herd vibes – Why owning stock doesn’t mean you own a seat at the table 0:00 – Why the market is up but you’re still broke 0:38 – Where it all started (The Dutch, the nutmeg, and the first IPO) 2:20 – What even is the stock market? 4:21 – How your money actually moves behind the scenes 5:58 – Why the stock market ≠ your rent, job, or groceries 7:51 – Are the stock market and economy connected at all? 8:13 – Buzzwords so you don’t sound like a noob at brunch 9:47 – Recap: Spice boats to hype trains 10:29 – Final truth bomb (and it won’t fix your rent)