Don’t Always Bank On Market Predictions

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If through our investments in stocks, we play the market, then it’s important that we hedge our bets. There are many experts that volunteer to do the work for us, predicting upswings and downturns, telling us when to buy, when to sell, and when to hold. But Money Magazine’s undercover Mole warns us that predictions can urge us to buy and sell at the most inopportune times.

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Don’t Invest In High-Fee Mutual Funds

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Whether you’ve invested in mutual funds for years or are just starting out, finding the right fund for you is a delicate balancing act of fees, returns, and your personal finance goals. As you review all the information, keep in mind whether a mutual fund is no-load, or has a front-end load, back-end load, or level load.

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