Al O'Grady

Al brings a wealth of expertise in smart investing and financial strategies, and we are confident that his insights will be invaluable to our community. With his deep understanding of the stock market, wealth management, and investment strategies, Al will provide our readers with valuable information and trading tips to help them navigate the financial landscape. Stay tuned for his upcoming articles and join us in welcoming Al to the team!
Life is Not Fair, Get Over It

Life is Not Fair, Get Over It

Life isn’t fair—get over it! Discover how resilience, grit, and determination can help you overcome setbacks and achieve your dreams. No excuses, just action.

Thanksgiving:  By Far The Best Holiday

Thanksgiving: By Far The Best Holiday

Discover why Thanksgiving is the best holiday—celebrating gratitude, family, health, and freedom. Reflect on life’s blessings and cherish this special time

Make SMART Goals for Investing

Make SMART Goals for Investing

Set SMART investing goals to achieve success with clear, actionable steps. Learn how to define, measure, and reach your financial targets at twopercentgoal.com

How Baseball Influences My Stock Picks

How Baseball Influences My Stock Picks

I love baseball, and my investing strategy mirrors it—focus on small, consistent gains. Visit twopercentgoal.com for daily stock picks targeting 2% gains. First 30 days free!

What Does Money Mean to You

What Does Money Mean to You

So, what does money mean to you? For most people they see it as a means to pay their bills and maybe get a few extra things, but, to me, that’s not living, that’s surviving.

So What Motivates You?

So What Motivates You?

So what motivates you? What makes you get out of bed in the morning? Throughout my 60 plus years on this planet, I have come to the conclusion that there are only four reasons for why we do for what we do.

Some Thoughts on Failure

Some Thoughts on Failure

We are all human and we all make mistakes, but just because we made a mistake does not mean we are a failure, quite the contrary.

Some Thoughts on Luck

Some Thoughts on Luck

Last week I told you that I am not perfect and I will freely admit when I am wrong, but I also told you that the road is paved both ways and I will tell you when I am right.

Use Stop Losses to Maximize Gains

Use Stop Losses to Maximize Gains

Last week I told you that I am not perfect and I will freely admit when I am wrong, but I also told you that the road is paved both ways and I will tell you when I am right.

Perfection is Impossible

Perfection is Impossible

I would love to say that I am perfect. I am not. Like you, I make mistakes from time to time. If you are looking for a 100% guarantee on stock picks, you are begging to be lied to.

Welcome to Two Percent Goal: My Journey in Smart Investing

Welcome to Two Percent Goal: My Journey in Smart Investing

Hello and welcome to my introductory blog on this forum. My name is Al O’Grady and, like you, I would like to achieve true independence and financial freedom in my life. I never had dreams of becoming a billionaire but just enough money so I would never have to worry about bills