Diversification If variety is the spice of life, diversification is the heart and soul of investing.
Investing Basics
Investing When you invest, you're trying to increase your income, build the value of your assets, or both.
Figuring Your Return Return is what you get back in relation to the amount you invested.
Investing in Bonds Bonds are loans that investors make to corporations and governments. The lenders earn interest, and borrowers get the cash they need.
Investing in Mutual Funds Mutual funds offer investors the benefits of economy, diversification and the expertise of a professional manager.
The Right Moves To earn more with your investments, consider what they cost as well as what they pay.
Investing Strategies
Buying on Margin Buying on margin lets investors borrow some of the money they need to buy stocks.
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