How 1 Common Mistake can Affect Investment Performance
You must have confidence to be able to achieve your most ambitious goals. No one ever succeeded by limiting themselves. This is especially true in the world of investing. Every...
April 26, 2018
How The Self-Serving Bias Can Suddenly Spoil Your Good Returns
“Investing isn’t about beating others at their game. It’s about controlling yourself at your own game.”― Benjamin Graham It is natural for humans to see their accomplishments in a positive light,...
December 14, 20173 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Stocks
Equity investments (also known as stocks) are one of the many options you have for growing your hard-earned wealth. If you are committed to your long term financial goals, then...
December 4, 2017How to Avoid the Anchoring Effect In Investing
When it comes to making financial decisions, we all like to think we’re rational creatures who make reasonable, informed choices. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Take shopping, for instance....
October 5, 20173 Rookie Investment Mistakes to Avoid
If you’re just getting started with investing, you may be prone to some rookie investment mistakes. Because the world of finance is often counter-intuitive of our emotions and gut reactions, it’s...
July 10, 2017Investing Based on Politics: Is it a Wise Idea?
There has been a whirlwind of news about possible political policies and changes, coupled with the potential impact they could have on the economy. As an investor, it can be tempting...
May 26, 2017How to Invest a Sudden Windfall of Cash
Suddenly having a large amount in your bank account might seem like a pipe dream at the moment, but it can become a reality when you least expect it. Whether it’s through...
April 24, 2017This Cognitive Bias Can Derail Your Investment Plan
A made up mind is a very hard thing to change. This isn’t entirely due to humans being stubborn, however – studies have found that once you’ve formed an opinion,...
April 18, 2017Should You Try to Time The Stock Market?
Market timing is the act of moving wealth in and out of the stock market with the goal of gaining higher profits and avoiding losses. And it’s possibly one of...
March 15, 2017Separating Facts Versus Fiction in Investing
In almost every aspect of life, the more informed and knowledgeable you are, the better you’re enabled to make smart decisions. So it seems natural that watching financial news like a...
February 2, 2017