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1. STARTING LATE<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Compounding over time is powerful. Making early investments, no matter how small, is critically important when it comes to investing success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. UNDERESTIMATING TIME<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ask any older person how quickly time passes. Don\u2019t put off to tomorrow what you can start today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. OVERRREACTING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Those with long-term horizons who stay the course may weather the volatile markets this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. UNDER-REACTING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBuy and hold\u201d should not apply to every investing decision. If your investments have poor long-term prospects or no longer fit your strategy, consider selling them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. INVESTING TOO AGGRESSIVELY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in or near retirement, you may not have the time to recover from down markets. Invest accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. INVESTING TOO CONSERVATIVELY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With enough time you may overcome market downturns, so invest for growth when you have time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. PAYING TOO MUCH<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High investment fees and charges detract from net earnings, so make sure your returns are worth the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. STAYING TOO LOYAL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Loyal employees may like to own their employers\u2019 stocks, but too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Diversify.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. DUPLICATING EFFORTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Know how target-date and balanced mutual funds** affect your asset allocation mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. FOLLOWING THE HERD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jumping late on a hot investment\u2019s bandwagon can become a costly investing mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. TIMING THE MARKET<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even the professionals can\u2019t do it, so don\u2019t try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. AVOIDING HELP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Talk to a financial professional for help with your investing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Diversification cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses. Past performance won’t guarantee future results. An investment in stocks or mutual funds can result in a loss of principal.
**Investors should read the prospectus and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the fund before investing. Because mutual fund values fluctuate, redeemed shares may be worth more or less than their investment. Past performance won’t guarantee future results.<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1. STARTING LATE Compounding over time is powerful. Making early investments, no matter how small, is critically important when it comes to investing success. 2. UNDERESTIMATING TIME Ask any older person how quickly time passes. Don\u2019t put off to tomorrow what you can start today. 3. OVERRREACTING Those with long-term horizons who stay the course … <\/p>\n

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