New to Investing? 3 Key Things to Know

When I first started buying stocks, I'll admit that I found the process daunting. Part of that stemmed from my fear of losing money. But also, I felt a bit in over my head -- even though I'd done plenty of reading on how to analyze stocks and had developed a strategy for choosing the right ones.

If you're new to the world of investing, you may have your own trepidations -- and that's natural. But here are a few important things to know as you go about the process of building a portfolio and growing your personal wealth.

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