Investors shouldn’t take path of least resistance

Sometimes the path of least resistance is a good choice. For example, say you’re dining out with friends and you’ve agreed to split the check. Life’s too short, and hopefully the conversation has been too engaging to start fussing over a few dollars. Go 50/50, and be done with it.

But what if the financial stakes are higher? Many people still take the path of least resistance without considering the results. When it’s the price of a decent meal, it’s no big deal. But if you’re making big financial decisions involving thousands of dollars, it’s…