Losing money on an investment may not be the result of a mistake, and not all mistakes result in monetary losses. Compounding the problems that investors have managing their investment portfolios is the sideshowesque sensationalism that the media brings to the process. Avoid these ten common errors to improve your performance:

FOREX trading is exploding across the United States. It has become especially popular due to the sluggish U.S. market. FOREX trading can be risky, and there is potential for big losses as well as huge gains. Proper and educated guidance regarding FOREX trading is vital.

Though it cannot be said in general that mutual funds are always better than individual stocks, it still cannot be denied that they usually involve lower risks, less money and generally yield lower but safe returns.

Today, more than ever, stock market investments seem to be enjoying and all time high but it is as well to remember that fortunes can be lost easier than won...more

Let's not dwell upon the three or more levels of speculation that are the very foundation of all index funds… these things are designed for manipulation! Isn't "Passive Management" as much of an oxymoron as "Variable Annuity"? The Investment Gods are not happy.