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7 Investing Lies We Tell Ourselves & How to Avoid Them
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7 Investing Lies We Tell Ourselves & How to Avoid Them
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28 minutes
Released:
Nov 13, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
If you're working towards retirement you know that investing wisely is a key part of reaching your goals. The problem is, investing means putting your money at risk. That's stressful. As a result, many of us tell ourselves lies or believe "trues" that can be dangerous to our financial future. In this episode, I'll discuss 7 lies we tell ourselves about investing and how to avoid them.
INVEST WISELY
The 7 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Investing
There is too much uncertainty right now to invest
I'm not wrong, the market is
Thinking the current trend will continue
I just need to hold a losing investment until I get back to even
Past performance can predict future results
I just need to find an investment guru
Investing alone will make me wealthy
How to Avoid Them
Come to peace with the fact that the future is unknowable
Educate yourself about how investment markets work
Use a sound process for investing
Diligently monitor and adjust your plan as your life unfolds
PLAN WELL
Last month I conducted my 1st annual listener survey. A big thank you to all that participated.
Here are some interesting facts about you:
100% of you are male (do ladies not take surveys!!!)
73% of you are over 50 (makes sense)
73% of you have been married over 20 years (great job!!)
On average you have 3 children
42% of you say you never plan on retiring (I'm with you on this)
Top retirement concerns include
Investing and the economy
Healthcare costs
Running out of money
Top retirement goals include
Spending time with spouse
Spending time with family
Travel
Some of your top questions you need answered are:
What's the best way to invest for income?
When is a will sufficient (without a trust)?
When should I start social security?
How do I create passive income?
What is the right portfolio mix during the different stages of retirement?
Will the popularity of index investing cause more investment bubbles?
In future episodes, I'll work to answer each one of these questions. What is the #1 Thing You Struggle with As You Work Towards Retirement?
Tell me in the form below and I'll try to help.
INVEST WISELY
The 7 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Investing
There is too much uncertainty right now to invest
I'm not wrong, the market is
Thinking the current trend will continue
I just need to hold a losing investment until I get back to even
Past performance can predict future results
I just need to find an investment guru
Investing alone will make me wealthy
How to Avoid Them
Come to peace with the fact that the future is unknowable
Educate yourself about how investment markets work
Use a sound process for investing
Diligently monitor and adjust your plan as your life unfolds
PLAN WELL
Last month I conducted my 1st annual listener survey. A big thank you to all that participated.
Here are some interesting facts about you:
100% of you are male (do ladies not take surveys!!!)
73% of you are over 50 (makes sense)
73% of you have been married over 20 years (great job!!)
On average you have 3 children
42% of you say you never plan on retiring (I'm with you on this)
Top retirement concerns include
Investing and the economy
Healthcare costs
Running out of money
Top retirement goals include
Spending time with spouse
Spending time with family
Travel
Some of your top questions you need answered are:
What's the best way to invest for income?
When is a will sufficient (without a trust)?
When should I start social security?
How do I create passive income?
What is the right portfolio mix during the different stages of retirement?
Will the popularity of index investing cause more investment bubbles?
In future episodes, I'll work to answer each one of these questions. What is the #1 Thing You Struggle with As You Work Towards Retirement?
Tell me in the form below and I'll try to help.
Released:
Nov 13, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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