Sarah Lin
Lead Reviewer & Analyst
Series 7 & 66 Licensed, CFA Level III Candidate
Sarah Lin is a FINRA-registered financial analyst who has been reviewing trading platforms and brokerage tools since 2017. She spent five years on institutional trading desks before transitioning to financial education. Sarah tests every platform with real money and real trades, evaluating execution quality, charting tools, fee transparency, and mobile experience from a practitioner's perspective.
Articles by Sarah Lin(12)
Technical Analysis for Beginners: Chart Patterns & Indicators
Master technical analysis: chart patterns, indicators, and trading signals for smarter entry and exit points.
M1 Finance Review 2026: Best Free Robo-Advisor?
M1 Finance combines robo-advisor automation with custom control. Our 2026 review covers features, fees, and performance.
Best Trading Desk Setup Under $500: Monitor, Mouse and Calculator
Build a professional trading setup for under $500 — monitor, keyboard, mouse, and calculator.
Fidelity vs Interactive Brokers vs Schwab: Best for Active Traders
Active traders need more than zero commissions. We compare the three best full-service platforms.
Day Trading vs Long-Term Investing: What the Data Actually Shows
Does day trading actually generate better returns than buy-and-hold? We look at the research.
Best Online Brokers for Beginners 2026: Robinhood vs Webull vs Fidelity
Choosing your first brokerage account? We compare the top platforms for new investors.
HP 12C Financial Calculator Review: The 40-Year Workhorse Still in Use
The HP 12C has been the finance professional standard since 1981. We tested the modern edition for real estate and finance calculations.
Trading Journal Notebook Review: The 300-Page Guided Log for Trade Analysis
Even in 2026, paper trading journals help traders track psychology and patterns. We tested the 300-page guided notebook.
Amzfast 24.5-Inch 280Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Budget Day Trading Display
Budget trading setups benefit from smaller multi-monitor configurations. The Amzfast 24.5-inch delivers at budget pricing.
GOLDENMATE 1000VA UPS Battery Backup Review: Trading Desk Power Insurance
Day traders need uninterrupted power. The GOLDENMATE 1000VA lithium UPS protects trading setups from outages.
Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits Review: Philip Fisher's Growth Investing Classic
Philip Fisher's Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits defined growth investing. Warren Buffett says he's 85% Graham, 15% Fisher.
One Up On Wall Street Review: Peter Lynch's Accessible Stock Picking Classic
Peter Lynch's One Up On Wall Street is the accessible stock picking classic. We read the updated edition to evaluate 2026 relevance.