The 30s herald an era of warmth filled with brilliance. It is coupled with a mature outlook towards life. This is the period when life goals become prominent as the rashness of youth takes a backseat. It is important to weigh your savings and investment options carefully. Several life goals compete for your attention, and the biggest one being to own a home. In their enthusiasm, many people take impulsive investment decisions which they regret later. The biggest mistake investors make is to treat investments as a DIY thing. A flawed investment strategy can make a huge difference between decent and extraordinary returns.