Chinkee Tan One of the most frequently asked questions in my sessions is “Where can I invest my money?” If there is only one advice I can offer you, it is to never invest out of FEAR. Never ever make an investment decision based on fear. This only reflects the lack of information. If you are educated and informed, you will never be afraid. You will have confidence since you know what you’re doing. This is especially true for most of the retirees who don’t know what to do with the money that they’ve saved over the years. Out of fear that it may slowly deplete and run out, they will look for a business or an investment where they can put their money, and grow it. They think that this is the only solution to their problems. Either they are driven by great excitement or by great fear. In short, they fall into the scam because of their uninformed decisions and unreliable emotions. When it comes to investments, don’t let your decisions be driven by emotions, fear, insecurity, or even great excitement. ASK BEFORE DECIDING TO INVEST Be wise. Before you give in and join any business or any endeavour, make sure that you’ve asked and sought advice from wise people. DON’T GET CARRIED AWAY BY SWEET TALK Don’t fall for those sweet talkers. Believe me, people are willing to promise you the stars just to get your money. And then, once they do get your money, you Read More …
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