What to know before you make your first investment? Socrates said, "To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom." Knowing yourself should also be the starting point before you make your first investment. Next, you have to understand investing basics so you can combine investments to achieve the right combination of safety, income, and growth—known as building a portfolio. Only once you know yourself and understand the basics of investing can you pick the perfect investment for you. In a perfect world, the perfect investment would be safe, provide income, and grow. It is the unicorn of investing that everyone is seeking. Unfortunately, it doesn't exist, but there are investments that will be a benefit to you. What's Most Important to You? The first step to investing is to determine which of the following results are most important to you at this stage of your life: Safety Growth Income If you are just starting your adult financial life and have no emergency fund...
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