| There are several constraints that may work against | | | | consideration� that's why we've been talking |
| your desire to build up a healthy nest egg. These are | | | | about it so much. How much risk are you willing to |
| all challenges of having money. Unfortunately, many | | | | accept to get a certain return? |
| of them are unavoidable� but that doesn't | | | | Time horizon. When do you want to achieve your |
| mean that they're not manageable. The best thing to | | | | objectives and goals set in your investment plan? If |
| do is know that they exist and develop strategies to | | | | you are retiring next week and you're investing your |
| help you over come them. | | | | first dollar today� you've got a very short |
| The constraints you'll face by having an investment | | | | time horizon. If you're just entering the workforce |
| portfolio (and by not having one!) include: | | | | and want to save for retirement, you've got some |
| Risk/Return. This relationship is the most important | | | | time ahead of you. |