8 in 10 Americans Are Making a Major Investing Mistake

Investing wisely is essential if you hope to build wealth. Unfortunately, many Americans are making a huge mistake when it comes to investing. In fact, a recent Gallup poll found just 21% of Americans viewed stocks as the best investment.

And while it's understandable that a large majority are wary of putting their money in the market -- especially in light of the recent market volatility -- the reality is that history shows stocks really are the best option for most people. If you aren't putting money into them, you could be setting yourself up for a lot of financial challenges. 

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