Invest less at the end of the month. Brokers tend to push stocks at the end of the month in an effort to match or surpass their previous month's sales.
Nancy DunnanInvest in vanity. Buy stocks in high-profile companies whose products are designed to make you feel good and look good.
Nancy DunnanBet on black. Buy low-debt or no-debt companies. When the economy is in trouble, these companies usually have enough cash on hand to stay out of trouble. And they seldom need to borrow when interest rates are high.
Nancy DunnanSell before the holidays. Stock prices tend to rise on the last trading day before major holidays.
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