What Investment Mistakes Should I Absolutely Avoid?

Have you ever stopped to wonder if all your saving, planning, and investing will matter Have you ever made an investing mistake that left you too afraid to try again? You’re not alone—most investors have felt the sting of loss and the fear of repeating it. Whether it’s selling too early, chasing “can’t miss” tips, or following the crowd, emotional decisions can quietly destroy long-term growth.

In this episode of The Financially Confident Christian, Ralph Estep Jr. shares five key traps to avoid—selling in fear, following the crowd, putting all your eggs in one basket, timing the market, and investing without a plan. Using Proverbs 19:2 and insights from Warren Buffett, he reveals how patience, wisdom, and God’s guidance lead to smarter investing and stronger faith.

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Podcast Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Listener Question
00:30 Learning from Investment Mistakes
01:08 Biggest Investment Traps to Avoid
03:32 Trap 1: Selling in Fear
04:25 Trap 2: Following the Crowd
04:59 Trap 3: Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket
05:40 Trap 4: Trying to Time the Market
06:32 Trap 5: Investing Without a Plan
07:14 Review of Investment Traps
07:36 Prayer for Patience and Wisdom
08:15 Action Step and Final Encouragement

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