How to Avoid the Most Common Investing Errors

Taking too much risk. Not taking enough risk. Following the herd.

These are just a few examples of potential pitfalls you’ll encounter in the wild world of Wall Street.

Whether you’re a novice investor or you’ve been at it for decades like me, it’s easy, and expensive, to fall into various investment traps.

In this week’s podcast, we’re going over the most common investing mistakes. You’ll never avoid them all — we’re only human — but the fewer things you do wrong, the more you’ll be right. And when it comes to investing, the more often you’re right, the richer you’ll be.

As usual, I share the broadcast booth with longtime financial journalist and fellow podcaster Miranda Marquit.

Sit back, relax and listen to this week’s “Money” podcast!

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Want more information? Check out these stories:

• “7 Mistakes Guaranteed to Ruin Your Retirement“
• “1 in 3 Workers Make This Life-Changing 401(k) Mistake“
• “13 Dumb Investing Moves — and How to Avoid Them“

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About me

I founded Money Talks News in 1991. I’m a CPA, and I have also earned licenses in stocks, commodities, options principal, mutual funds, life insurance, securities supervisor and real estate.