Pros & Cons of Investing

A successful investor can earn more by investing in the market, and it also be a lot more fun, than simply leaving money in a building society account. Investing in stocks and shares can be exciting and if your shares do well, you may end up with a substantial sum depending on the amount of your investment and how well the company has done.

On the other hand, a major disadvantage of investing is that there is always the possibility that you may lose your money. But if you've budgeted properly and only invested money that is surplas to your living requirements, it shouldn't be as traumatic as if you were dependant on the money that you may have lost.