{"id":286,"date":"2015-01-26T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T06:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.markweston.co.za\/?p=286"},"modified":"2017-09-21T12:35:07","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T10:35:07","slug":"5-tips-for-investing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contattolive.co.za\/north\/5-tips-for-investing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 TIPS FOR INVESTING"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is never too early or late to start an investment portfolio. If you already have a portfolio it doesn\u2019t hurt to gain some extra insight, whether you choose to acknowledge the advice or not\u2026 at least arm yourself with it!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are five investment tips to help you stay on top of your expenditures.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Follow investors on social media<\/strong><br \/>\nThere is a huge accumulation of knowledge being distributed via social media platforms. Assess the people you follow according to their track record, discretion is imperative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t just think about tax savings<\/strong><br \/>\nDon\u2019t let your investment decisions be governed solely by tax savings. Consider it a factor, but think of the other aspects too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Keep it simple<\/strong><br \/>\nStraight forward investments are more likely to provide you with sustainable returns, avoid complicated assets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t speculate<\/strong><br \/>\nSpeculating on the social psychology of the market is risky business. Discerning value over passing trends is more likely to succeed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Strategy and discipline<\/strong><br \/>\nInvest with your head, not your heart. Don\u2019t let your feelings undermine the execution of your strategy, discipline yourself to stick to your plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your investment decisions should not be made without very careful consideration. As Ben Franklin said \u201cBeware of expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.\u201d Don\u2019t forget that your investments are simply a vehicle to preserve and provide for that which is <em>really<\/em> important.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Looking for some more advice? Let\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markweston.co.za\/#contact\" target=\"_blank\">get in touch!<\/a> (or follow me on Facebook)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fin24.com\">Fin24<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is never too early or late to start an investment portfolio. 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