7 Investment Mistakes That Stop People Building Wealth

Описание: Most people don’t fail at investing because they’re unlucky — they fail because they keep making the same investment mistakes over and over again.

After nearly 40 years as a financial planner, fund manager, and private investor, I’ve seen these mistakes destroy pensions, ISAs, and long-term wealth. I’ve also made some of them myself.

In this video, I break down 7 common investment mistakes that stop people building wealth, and more importantly, what to do instead. These are not trendy opinions or get-rich-quick ideas. They are practical lessons based on decades of real-world investing experience.

If you invest in stocks and shares, use ISAs, or are trying to build long-term financial security, this video will help you avoid costly errors and make better decisions with your money.

⏱️ Video Chapters (Jump to Any Mistake)

00:00 – 40 years of investing mistakes (and what they taught me)
01:00 – Mistake #1: Investing in things you don’t understand
02:56 – Real example: investing in businesses you actually use
03:01 – Mistake #2: Ignoring your ISA allowance
04:10 – Mistake #3: Letting tax drive bad investment decisions
05:04 – Mistake #4: Misunderstanding risk and volatility
07:45 – Mistake #5: Putting all your eggs in one basket
08:40 – Mistake #6: Not understanding how fast money grows
09:51 – Mistake #7: Being impatient with investing
10:55 – Final thoughts: how to avoid these mistakes long-term

👋 About Tony Talks Money

My name is Tony Byrne. I’m a UK financial planner with almost 40 years’ experience. I manage money, invest in property, and run businesses. I created Tony Talks Money to help people build wealth and achieve financial freedom — without the nonsense.

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