It's the beginning of a New Year. Now what? Time to put actions to words. It's time to get moving on those New Year's resolutions. Fran Tarkenton, a football legend and successful businessman, once said, "People don't change their behavior unless it makes a difference for them to do so." Changes That Make A Difference to Your Investments So, it's a New Year and a "new you." Here are some ... Read More
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Ten Most Common Mistakes Investors Make
How to Avoid the Ten Most Common Investment Mistakes ... Plus a Bonus It's pretty well accepted that there are two key things that drive the markets and the fortunes of millions: Fear and Greed. Despite all the financial analysis, sophisticated computer models, talking heads and academic research, it seems that the most prevalent drivers are these two human emotions. On a daily basis this ... Read More
Secrets for a Richer Retirement – Controlling Your Emotions
"The safest way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket." Kin Hubbard Investing takes time. As humans our brains are more wired toward the flight-or-flight survival responses that got us to the top of the food chain. So we are more prone to panic moves in one direction or another and this is not always in our best long-term interests. So to retire richer ... Read More