The stock market went bananas in 2020 and before long it seemed like everyone was investing. But around 45% of Americans are still sitting on the sidelines.Some say it's because they don't have enough money to invest, which could be true for those living paycheck to paycheck. But still, nearly a quarter of Americans (24%) say they're intimidated to invest because they don't want to lose money, according to Insider's Master your Money poll conducted this spring. Another 41% say they know investing is the right thing to do to prepare for the future, but they're nervous.

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