| Investing to a lot of people is comparable to going to | | | | Since most people don't use investment terminology |
| the doctor, you know you should but it's kind of | | | | in their everyday life, they don't understand what it |
| scary, so you put it off. Does that sound familiar at | | | | all means, and they are scared off. Yes, trying to |
| all? Well, the thought that should be even more scary | | | | make heads or tails on blue chip stocks, index funds, |
| is what may happen if you don't start investing. | | | | etc., can seem overwhelming until you learn their |
| One of the biggest misconceptions about investing, | | | | meaning. Once you take the time to learn, it |
| whether it be the stock market, bonds, real estate, | | | | becomes easy. |
| or even a 401k plan, is that you have to have a lot | | | | 2. There is too much risk in investing. |
| of money to do it, and you only do it so you can get | | | | This is another misconception that keeps people from |
| rich. | | | | building their financial future. The truth of the matter |
| The truth is, investing is something you do to secure | | | | is that you can decide your own level of risk in any |
| your financial future and also build a retirement fund. | | | | type of investment. It can be something very low |
| Suppose you were downsized out of your job? | | | | risk like bonds or even mutual funds. If you want |
| Suppose your retirement is up in 10 years? By | | | | safety in your investments you can easily have it. |
| investing, you will be prepared to meet these new | | | | 3. Investing takes a lot of money. |
| challenges. | | | | You often hear people say they just can't afford to |
| That's the real meaning behind investing, planning your | | | | invest. It requires too much money. Again, can you |
| retirement, not becoming a millionaire. Did you know | | | | really afford not to? Are you going to leave your |
| that at age 65 only 2% of the people are self | | | | future up to social security? Or your family? You can |
| sustaining? The other 98% depend on the | | | | start with as little as $25 if that's where you're at. As |
| government, social security, charity, or family for | | | | time goes by, and your investments start growing, |
| their monthly needs. This is why investing now is so | | | | you'll be amazed at how fast it can build. The key is |
| important. | | | | getting started. Don't wait, or put it off. By investing |
| I've found the three biggest reasons why many | | | | today you're securing a better tomorrow. |
| people fail to get started investing in their financial | | | | All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Reprint Rights: You |
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