More than half (56%) of the adult U.S. population invests in the stock market -- even though it comes with the risk of losing money. They do it for the potential gains, which are many times over what you can earn in a cash savings account.
Still, the risk of investing should not be taken lightly. You can and should take steps to keep your money as safe as possible. Fortunately, there are several risk management moves easy enough for any investor to implement.
Read on to learn 13 novice-friendly strategies to help you manage the risks of investing.
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