The 7 deadly sins of investing :: how to conquer your worst impulses and save your financial future /

Are you a sinner when it comes to investing? During his long and successful career at Salomon Brothers, Maury Fertig witnessed many smart people making very bad investment decisions -- all because they let their emotions influence their judgment. He realized that whether the result of ego, competiti...

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Main Author: Fertig, Maury
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : AMACOM, American Management Association, ©2006.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Are you a sinner when it comes to investing? During his long and successful career at Salomon Brothers, Maury Fertig witnessed many smart people making very bad investment decisions -- all because they let their emotions influence their judgment. He realized that whether the result of ego, competitiveness, or just plain laziness, these dire behaviors were rooted in seven common and recognizable human weaknesses. The Seven Deadly Sins of Investing helps readers recognize their investing vices, and offers practical strategies to help them correct the error of their ways. Illustrated by real stories about real investors who have given in to temptation, the book provides solid financial advice for avoiding common pitfalls and staying on the path to "salvation"--And wealth
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (214 pages :)
ISBN:9780814429495
0814429491
1281126489
9781281126481
9786611126483
6611126481