9 signs you aren't as good at investing as you think you are

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One of the most effective ways to get rich is to invest your money.

The good news is, you don't have to be an expert to invest - but there are a few basics everyone should understand before putting your money to work. Even if you think you know what you're doing, we tend to think we're better investors than we actually are ... and overconfidence can be detrimental.

If the following nine red flags ring true, you might not be as good at investing as you think: