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Take control of your finances

Choosing the right investments and making better decisions overall

Investing can be a complicated and confusing process, especially for those who are new to it. There are so many different options and strategies, and it can be difficult to know where to start. One of the most important things you can do when starting out is to have a clear understanding about what you are hoping to achieve with your investments.
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Future goals

How long you have to pursue each objective

If you’ve got a sufficient amount of money in your cash savings account – enough to cover you for between three to six months in the event of an emergency or unexpected expenditure – and you want to see your money grow over the long term, then you should consider investing some of it.
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Risk tolerance

An important part of the investment decision process

There’s no single answer to the question of how much investment risk you should take on. It depends on your individual circumstances, goals and comfort level with risk. Some people are more comfortable with risk than others. Some people are willing to take on more risk in order to achieve their goals. And some people have different tolerance for different types of risk.
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Pitfalls of market timing

Don’t become distracted by short-term volatility

Trying to navigate the ups and downs of market returns, investors seem to naturally want to jump in at the lows and cash out at the highs. But no one can predict when those will occur. Fortunately, there are a number of time-tested strategies that may help you deal with market volatility. Two of the most prevalent are: invest for the long term, and maintain realistic performance expectations when it comes to returns.
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