When US markets go bust, refer to these 5 basics

Sandeep Shanbhag Wednesday, September 17, 2008

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Lehman Brothers (investment bank) has filed for bankruptcy. Merrill Lynch is being taken over by Bank of America. And America’s largest insurer AIG is in need of funds.

The culprit: sub-prime crisis

So, where does this leave you (the investor) and your money? Well, for most part you are safe, if you have stuck to the investing basics.

wealth lists out the five must-dos for every investor.

Next slide: Gold is good

Sandeep Shanbhag is an investment advisor. Write to Sandeep.

Photograph: Graeme Robertson/ Getty Images

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    Its not about timing the market!!! its about time in the market!!!!

    Posted by Pat on 19 Sep, 2008 at 09:05 PM


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