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Important Investment Lessons for Young People
By Dan Goldie · 13 years ago
If you are an investor under the age of 40, you have one big advantage over everyone else: you have an incredibly long investment time horizon during which to grow your investment dollars. Here is ...
The Importance of an Investment Policy Statement
By Dan Goldie · 14 years ago
One of the most important elements of a successful investment experience is the investment policy statement. This is essentially a written investment plan that allows you (and your advisor, if you have one) to have ...
Your Financial Advisor: Facilitator or Trusted Advisor?
By Dan Goldie · 14 years ago
In the modern age of financial practice, securities salespeople no longer call themselves brokers or registered representatives. They now go by names like financial consultant or investment specialist. Many advisors continue to charge commissions and ...
10 Questions You Should Ask a Financial Advisor Or Financial Planner
By Dan Goldie · 14 years ago
If you are considering hiring a professional to help you with your investments and personal financial planning, you should come to the first meeting prepared with questions that will help you to evaluate if the ...
Emotions and How They Affect Investment Behavior
By Dan Goldie · 14 years ago
Normal human emotions may overtake the rational part of the brain, and cause investors to make poor investment decisions. Some behaviorists theorize that modern humans are not hard-wired to be good investors. What can investors ...