Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Investors

Chances are you’re interested in better ways to handle your investments. That’s why you are reading this article. One big question often goes unanswered by people on this quest: Should you manage your own money? A US News article last year addressed the wisdom of being a self-directed investor—that is, a person who manages one’s own portfolio. They listed some helpful guidelines for young, old, and in-between investors who want to try their hand at the market. We expanded on this list for our interested readers and came up with seven habits common in highly ineffective investors.…