Introduction: The Psychology of Market Cycles Investing feels like a roller coaster. Prices go up and prices go down. Consequently, your emotions often follow the same path. Fear and greed dominate the minds of most participants. However, successful investors learn to control these feelings. They understand that market cycles are inevitable. Therefore, they prepare for … Read more
I have made a lot of bad investments and a lot of bad decisions spending money, thanks to my ignorance. Though voracious reading and experience improved me a little regarding money matters, twenty years back, in 1996 at the age of 26, with less organized thoughts and as a novice in personal finance, I was … Read more
There is only one rule to be successful while investing in stocks and that is “to not lose money!” Despite the information overload these days, people still make mistakes investing in stocks and lose money. I am not an exception in this case as I too made all of the mistakes that I have listed … Read more
Youngsters enjoy bashing around, maintaining high profile social lives buying whatever new gadgets, cosmetics and clothes that hit the market emptying their wallet on a shopping spree before the next payday. Life is a joy at that age especially when one starts earning. Instant gratification becomes so important with plenty of cash at disposal, no family to … Read more