4 things investors should know before parting with their money

The Latin term caveat emptor – “let the buyer beware” – warns us that we must make careful checks before investing.

While there are laws to protect innocent investors, you should also do your part because no one enjoys the expensive and painful ordeal of going through a lawsuit just to recover losses. The best approach is to not fall into a bad deal in the first place. Here are four lessons from court cases that highlight mistakes made by investors here.