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This guide discusses some of the investment concepts and goals that you should consider when you invest in mutual funds. The first two general concepts

So you’re looking to get into the investment game? Mutual funds are a good investment option. But before you invest, make sure to do your

Women face a greater risk of poverty in old age than men. One important reason is that women are less likely than men to receive

Certificates of deposit (CDs) are an attractive saving instrument for individuals seeking a low-risk investment that can be converted into cash fairly readily. CDs require

Here is a brief explanation of commonly used pension and savings terms: Annuity:  Regular payments of income (usually monthly) over a specified period of time

Dollar-cost averaging is a big term for a fairly simple concept.  If you buy a set dollar amount of stocks or stock mutual funds at

Risk and return are part of the same equation when you are investing. RISK: When you invest in a stock, bond or mutual fund, you

There are three basic places where you can invest your money: Cash: includes certificates of deposit and money market funds; cash does not earn enough