CHAPTER 28

Some Practical Applications for Investing

 

We’ve covered a lot of territory in terms of the kinds of investments you can make and in the importance of being diversified. But where do you start in building your financial portfolio? How do you decide what is the best first investment to make if you are just starting to get your finances in order? What additional investments do you need to add to your portfolio if you have already been building it? A well-diversified portfolio, which includes core elements of cash, bonds, and stock, will help mitigate overall risk and provide you with a solid investment package. Maintaining a long-term approach to your investments will also help reduce your financial research time and not require you ...

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