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JUNE 2015
As an investor, how can you avoid making mistakes?
It’s not always easy, because investing can be full of
potential pitfalls. But if you know what the most common
mistakes are at different stages of an investor’s life, you
may have a better chance of avoiding these costly errors.
Let’s take a look at some investment mistakes you’ll
want to avoid when you’re young, when you’re in midcareer, when you’re nearing retirement and when you’ve
just retired.
When you’re young …
Mistake: Investing too conservatively (or not at all) —
If you’re just entering the working world, you may not
have a lot of money with which to invest. But don’t wait
until your income grows — putting away even a small
amount each month can prove quite helpful. Additionally,
don’t make the mistake of investing primarily in shortterm vehicles that may preserve your principal but offer
little in the way of growth potential. Instead, position
your portfolio for growth. Of course, stock prices will
always fluctuate, but you