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Busting common myths about investment

Before getting into the practical details of the common misconception about investments, let us start by understanding what an investment is. An investment is an asset or item acquired with the goal of generating income or appreciation. Investments involve the purchase of goods that are not consumed today but are used in the future to create wealth.

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