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Investing Basics
Type of Investment Description—explain what it is and how it works. Level of Risk and Potential Return—explain. Real-life example of this investment (name or company) Minimum investment amount or time? Easy to start or stop investment? Discuss.
Type of Investment" style="padding: 8px;">CD Description—explain what it is and how it works." style="padding: 8px;"> Level of Risk and Potential Return—explain." style="padding: 8px;"> Real-life example of this investment (name or company)" style="padding: 8px;"> Minimum investment amount or time? Easy to start or stop investment? Discuss." style="padding: 8px;">
Type of Investment" style="padding: 8px;">IRA Description—explain what it is and how it works." style="padding: 8px;">Individual Retirement Account (IRA)—a portion of a person's income is set aside to be withdrawn after retirement, growing interest in the meantime through investment in other securities. Employers might contribute to the account as a benefit to employees. Level of Risk and Potential Return—explain." style="padding: 8px;"> Real-life example of this investment (name or company)" style="padding: 8px;"> Minimum investment amount or time? Easy to start or stop investment? Discuss." style="padding: 8px;">
Type of Investment" style="height: 100px; padding: 8px;">MMA Description—explain what it is and how it works." style="padding: 8px;"> Level of Risk and Potential Return—explain." style="padding: 8px;"> Real-life example of this investment (name or company)" style="padding: 8px;"> Minimum investment amount or time? Easy to start or stop investment? Discuss." style="padding: 8px;">
Type of Investment" style="padding: 8px;">Stocks Description—explain what it is and how it works." style="padding: 8px;"> Level of Risk and Potential Return—explain." style="padding: 8px;"> Real-life example of this investment (name or company)" style="padding: 8px;"> Minimum investment amount or time? Easy to start or stop investment? Discuss." style="padding: 8px;">Usually you can't just buy one stock—must invest a minimum dollar amount. For a large company like McDonald's, the high start-up cost deters personal investors ($50,000 in 2012).