Investing is not reserved for those with lots of extra cash or connections to a financial professional. Anyone can invest, and you don't need much to get started. In fact, pennies will do just fine.

How, you ask? An increasingly popular way is through a growing trend, helped by the latest in app technology, called micro investing.

As the name implies, micro investing allows you to invest money in small amounts, often automatically. Most micro investing occurs through mobile-based platforms. You can make investments—you really do invest money, and more on that just ahead—or check your account on the go with your cellphone or tablet. The idea is that small investments made at frequent intervals can add up without much effort or pocketbook pain. We are a "right here, right now" culture, and if we can order a new pair of shoes while walking down the street, why should investing be any harder?

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