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# MONEY matters

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# 4 Investing Truths by Vanguard

** [Mark Zaifman](https://www.spiritusfinancial.com/blog/author/mark-zaifman)   |   ** Wed, Jun 29, 2011 @ 01:56 PM

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If you are like many others, you may think investing is complicated. But by simply knowing your goals and options and then picking the right investing partner, becoming a successful investor is easier than you think. Vanguard does a great job at explaining the steps you’ll need to take in making smart investment decisions as well as guide you on becoming a successful investor. Check out these excellent articles - Vanguard’s 4 Investing Truths:

1) Vanguard’s **[Investing Truth - RISK:](https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/investingtruths/investing-truth-about-risk)**

How do you allocate your bonds, stocks and cash? Striking a balance with investing can be a challenge. You can start out by asking yourself 3 questions: *1. What are your goals and time frame?** 2. How well do you sleep at night? 3. Are all your eggs in one basket? *

2) Vanguard’s **[Investing Truth - COSTS:](https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/investingtruths/investing-truth-about-cost)**

Become a successful investor by keeping an eye on 1) administrative investment costs and 2) taxes.

3) Vanguard’s **[Investing Truth - EMOTION:](https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/investingtruths/investing-truth-about-emotion)**

Get off the investment rollercoaster by implementing these common sense steps and pitfalls to avoid in making smart investing decisions.

4) Vanguard’s **[Investing Truth - TIME:](https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/investingtruths/investing-truth-about-time)**

Understand the power of compounding, be clear on your individual time frame and know it’s *never too late* to start saving and investing.

 

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