Don't Ignore Common SenseMuch heartbreak in the recent past has stemmed from an ignorance of common sense. Fraudsters promising overabundant returns snookered many investors.Some people viewed housing and the stock markets as never-can-lose gambits. Others spent far more than they had.Personal finance, at its heart, boils down to common sense. You have to eliminate your high-cost debt and get on a budget. You must save for retirement.And you need to make sure that you own a home you can afford and enjoy, as opposed to seeing it as a get-rich-quick scheme.In short: Be prudent, save money, invest wisely. Getting back to these very basics will help all of us rebuild our portfolios and set sail for a better day.
