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Navigating the Road to Financial Wellness:

Albert Johnson

Balancing Risk Protection, and Wealth Creation


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In the wake of our recent newsletter, it's evident that the insights shared resonated with many of you. Building on the foundation of budgeting and understanding the nuances between needs and wants, this week, let's explore key IMPACT points crucial for your financial journey.




Risk Areas and the Importance of Insurance:


One fundamental aspect often overlooked is risk management through insurance.

Consider this: without income protection, how would you sustain your financial momentum in the face of unforeseen circumstances that hinder your ability to earn? Similarly, imagine falling ill and requiring specialized care – where would the funds for such critical medical needs come from? Addressing these questions highlights the significance of wealth protection as a preliminary step before delving into wealth creation strategies.



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Wealth Creation Strategies:

With your protective shield in place, the exciting phase of wealth creation unfolds. There are certainly a lot of various vehicles one can use, but here we are only talking about strategies and behavior.

Investing money to yield returns through interest, dividends, and other avenues becomes the focal point. Crafting a successful investment strategy demands a thoughtful approach, taking into account several factors, such as your time horizon, diversification, risk tolerance and investment biases.



Lets unpack it:


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Time Horizon:

The duration you intend to invest sets the stage for your entire strategy. Are you saving for a short-term goal, like buying a house, or is your focus on a long-term retirement plan? Your time horizon significantly influences the types of investments you should consider, impacting your potential return on investment.


Diversification:

An effective strategy involves spreading your investments across different assets to mitigate risk. Diversification can include a mix of stocks, bonds, real estate, and other investment vehicles tailored to your risk tolerance and financial goals.


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Risk Tolerance:

Understanding your risk tolerance is crucial. Are you comfortable with the volatility of the stock market, or do you prefer more stable, conservative investments? Aligning your risk tolerance with your investment strategy helps create a portfolio that suits your financial temperament.



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Regular Review and Adjustments:

Financial markets and personal circumstances evolve. Regularly reviewing your investment portfolio and adjusting it based on changes in the market or your goals ensures that your strategy remains aligned with your financial aspirations.




And lastly we unpack investment behavioral biases:

5 prominent behavioral biases common among investors.


Loss aversion

Loss aversion occurs when investors care more about losses than gains. 


Anchoring bias

It means some investors tend to be over-reliant on an arbitrary benchmark such as a purchase price or sticker price.


Herd instinct

The term herd instinct refers to a phenomenon where people join groups and follow the actions of others because they assume that other individuals have already done their research. 


Overconfidence bias

Overconfidence bias means being too confident in our abilities, making us take excessive risks.


Confirmation bias

Confirmation bias is a term in cognitive psychology that describes how people naturally favor information that confirms their existing beliefs.


Embarking on the journey toward financial wellness requires a holistic approach, balancing risk management, wealth protection, and strategic investment. By meticulously addressing these IMPACT points, you pave the way for a secure and prosperous financial future. Stay tuned for more valuable insights in our ongoing exploration of the intricacies of financial well-being.


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