Whether you’re new to investing or an experienced pro, these are the 10 basic questions you should always ask before pumping your hard-earned cash into the stock market. [Top image credit: The Mutual Fund Store] Words by Budget Babe – To some people, the thought of investing can be a scary one; whereas to others, it could be a rewarding journey and a way to get rich. Whatever your thoughts, the fact is that investing is not an easy journey, and definitely not one for the faint-hearted. You need to be intelligent, well-informed, and rational enough when it comes to investing. Be prepared to spend a significant amount of time researching and analysing… and perhaps end up not buying. On top of all these, you also need to be prepared to take a certain amount of risk. Investing is not simply a matter of buying low and selling high, ......