Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails

S1 E4: We’ve all heard the term, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” When it comes to the stock market, I’d simply change “beauty” to “risk” in this expression. How you define risk plays a huge role in your perception of stock market investing. A look at one set of data points may change all of that.

Jeff Harrell breaks down the fascinating results of a research report that analyzed stock market returns over various time periods, leading to a discussion about how risky the stock market is…or is not.

Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal—as all investment firm marketing pieces must disclose—but you should also understand that when it comes to financial markets, risk and volatility don’t mean exactly the same thing.

After hearing this episode, think about whether or not you agree with Jeff that one of the riskiest financial things you can do in your lifetime is to NOT invest in the stock market.

(Season 1 Episode 4)

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What is Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails?

When it comes to navigating the twists and turns of stock market investing, do you choose poorly? Or wisely? Experience suggests most of us are bad investors, although you may not hear this from speaking with friends and family. Sadly, the compounding effect of poor investment decisions can add up to a lot of money lost and time wasted.

On “Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails,” host Jeff Harrell offers unique perspective and energy as he guides you through common pitfalls that trap everyday investors. You’ll hear real-life investing stories sure to make you laugh, cry, think, and learn. These “don’t let this happen to you” lessons teach you to recognize, and eliminate, the bad behavioral tendencies most investors have—so you can become the hero of your own investment story.

You might be surprised (or you might not!) when you realize just how attainable financial independence (FI) can be if you invest simply and “ignore the noise.”

Start with the show "Introduction" episode and join Jeff on the investing adventure today!

ABOUT YOUR HOST:  Jeff Harrell spent over two decades as a financial advisor, portfolio manager, and public speaker. He left his financial services career for a more flexible, less stressful, location independent (LI) lifestyle, and now enjoys educating family, friends—and everyday investors—on how to invest their money wisely.