New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- Investing involves decisions about purpose, timing and risk. The amount you contribute matters, but so does what happens afterwards. Do your investments match your goals? Are you reviewing them sensibly? Can you follow your approach during uncertain periods?

These 5 habits explain how deliberate choices can support wealth creation even when markets behave differently than you originally expected.

You do not leave investing to whatever remains at the end of the month. Once essential expenses are covered, your budget includes an amount for investments. This makes contributing a planned activity instead of an occasional decision. A systematic investment plan (SIP) can automate mutual fund contributions.

With a fixed ...