Investment potholes on the road to retirement1 of 9Everyone knows the secret to investment success is to buy low and sell high. The problem is most of us lack clairvoyance.We weigh in on some of the most common mistakes investors make, and while it's easy to see that chasing hot stocks -- the most frequently cited mistake -- would be an exercise in futility, there are other pitfalls to watch out for on the road to retirement.There are never any guarantees when investing, but avoiding these seven missteps will better your chances of success. Related Articles:No-penalty CDs for liquidity?6 financial experts' blundersThe skinny on penny stocksRelated Links:Does laddering make sense now?Is higher yield worth risk?How the rich save today advertisement
Everyone knows the secret to investment success is to buy low and sell high. The problem is most of us lack clairvoyance.
We weigh in on some of the most common mistakes investors make, and while it's easy to see that chasing hot stocks -- the most frequently cited mistake -- would be an exercise in futility, there are other pitfalls to watch out for on the road to retirement.
There are never any guarantees when investing, but avoiding these seven missteps will better your chances of success.