4. Reinvest dividends: By reinvesting the

For instance a yield of 3 percent may appear small but over a period it makes a huge difference. Thus it is better to go for investments that have a solid history of dividends.

5. Be different from others and have a foresight: It is good to follow the crowd but sometimes you should try to experiment something different. This might sound easier but is bit tough when it comes to reality.  Do not panic and try to be calm when the market crashes occasionally, as it brings buying opportunities for daring people. When you find that the market is low, try buying stocks and when you find the stock markets is high, sell your worst performing stocks and buy other investments such as property or bonds.