Every time Spring rolls around, I think about the similarities between gardening and investing. The ground is warming up and the spring rains will help soften and nourish the ground so that when we plant our seeds (investments), the environment is right for them to grow. Currently the Stock Market is down which is a great time to buy seeds (investments) for the future. March closed down a quarter and Spring just may be ready for a nice rebound. Selecting the investments for the garden of your future reminds me of a Chinese Proverb: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” That holds true for any kind of investment. If you’re just beginning to invest you
While investing concepts can be complex and somewhat foreign for many, there is much that can be learned about various aspects of investing from something most people are familiar with: gardening. If you were to look outside at your garden right now, would you say that it is it well maintained? Is it flourishing with a variety of plants? Is anything missing? Successful investing and successful gardening share many similarities. For both, the process begins with a vision. Once the vision is implemented, both your garden and investments require regular care and attention. More importantly, each one requires a long-term approach in order to reap maximum rewards. Initial Vision A gardener beg
