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May 19, 2022

10 Principles Of Successful Investing

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By Bob Barber, CWS®, CKA®

  1. Establish written financial goals: PROVERBS 20:5, PROVERBS 21:5
  2. Seek wise financial and investment counsel: PROVERBS 19:20
  3. Cultivate a long-term perspective: LUKE 14:28
  4. Diversify your portfolio: ECCLESIASTES 11:2
  5. Consistency is crucial, don’t make haste to “get rich quick”: PROVERBS 28:20-22
  6. Avoid risky investments if you can’t afford a loss: ECCLESIASTES 5:13, 15
  7. Avoid high leverage: PROVERBS 22:7
  8. Monitor your anxiety: PSALM 131:1
  9. Establish limits on the amount you invest: PROVERBS 15:16, PROVERBS 30:8
  10. Share and discuss decisions with your spouse: GENESIS 2:24

REVIEW THESE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU MAKE ANY INVESTMENT DECISIONS:

Could I be investing unwisely due to any of the following attitudes?

Greed: I TIMOTHY 6:9, PROVERBS 22:9
Pride: PROVERBS 16:5
Fear: PROVERBS 18:11

Am I presuming on the future and creating anxiety for myself or my family? MATTHEW 6:25, PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7

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