With the right instruction, you could probably fly an airplane, but you leave it to a professional because the cost of making a mistake is too high. Many feel the same way about investing, but for those who prefer the pilots chair, Nathan explains a few of the traps DIY investors often fall into and how to recognize them. Also, on MoneyTalk, understanding the various business entities, the consequences of trading to much, and Beauvais’s book recommendations. Host: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 2/6/2026. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!

With the right instruction, you could probably fly an airplane, but you leave it to a professional because the cost of making a mistake is too high. Many feel the same way about investing, but for those who prefer the pilots chair, Nathan explains a few of the traps DIY investors often fall into and how to recognize them. Also, on MoneyTalk, understanding the various business entities, the consequences of trading to much, and Beauvais&rsquo;s book recommendations. Host: Nathan Beauvais CFP&reg;, CIMA&reg;, CPWA&reg;; Air Date: 2/6/2026. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!

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Moneytalk’s content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation. Please consult your financial professional for your individual situation. Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network®, Member <a href="http://www.FINRA.org">www.FINRA.org</a> + <a href="http://www.SIPC.org">www.SIPC.org</a>, a Registered Investment Adviser. Additional advisory services offered through Sowa Financial Group, Inc are separate and unrelated to Commonwealth.
Sowa Financial Group Inc.
24 Albion Rd. Ste. 340
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 434-8090

Don Sowa's MoneyTalk

The MoneyTalk team is back with original programming every weeknight at 7pm on WPRO. To listen any time, hear our latest episodes below, or subscribe to "Don Sowa's MoneyTalk" wherever you get your podcasts!

The MoneyTalk team is back with original programming every weeknight at 7pm on WPRO. To listen any time, hear our latest episodes below, or subscribe to "Don Sowa's MoneyTalk" wherever you get your podcasts!

DIY Investor Traps

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