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Investing. Mr. Marcus Personal Finance. Why Should You Invest?. To beat inflation To increase wealth To make money To let your money work for you. Does MONEY grow on trees?. Click here to find out!!. Retirement.
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Investing Mr. Marcus Personal Finance
Why Should You Invest? • To beat inflation • To increase wealth • To make money • To let your money work for you. • Does MONEY grow on trees? Click here to find out!!
Retirement • Start saving now for your retirement. You will be 65 sooner than you think. • Examples • IRA • 401K • 403 B
Diversification • Diversification means “not putting all your eggs in one basket.” • You should put your money into different types of investments.
Low Risk Investments • Low risk investments will usually give you a low return: • Examples • Corporate Bonds • Municipal Bonds • Savings Bonds • Treasury Securities
Medium Risk Investments • Medium risk investments will usually give you a medium return: • Examples • Mutual Funds • Annuities • Retirement Accounts • Property
High Risk Investments • High risk investments will usually give you a high return: • Examples • Stocks • Penny Stocks • Futures • Options
How to Learn About Investing • Financial Advisors • Internet • Magazines • Stock Brokers • Investment companies • Newspapers
How to Invest • Online trading – set up yourself • Easiest way to invest is to set up a retirement account (401k). Money is taken out of your paychecks, and invested by a financial planner? THEY DO THE WORK FOR YOU!!! CLICK HERE for Video!! Click to continue
Bibliography • Managing Your Personal Finances http://www.mypf.swlearning.com • The Motley Fool http://www.fool.com/investing.htm?source=ifltnvpnv0000001 • Sun Life Financial http://www.sunlife.ca/plan/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=5a6958c4afb03110vgnprod10000d490d09fRCRD
No, but it sure may seem like it if you invest WISELY!! Click to Continue