 As the saying goes, “It takes money to make money.” How does interest work? What types of retirement accounts are there? And just how risky is the stock market? This CD-ROM answers these and many other questions as it explores the volatile world of investment.
Modules include… • How Your Money Makes Money: Interest—looks at compounding and the “Rule of 72.” • Risk vs. Reward—talks about the relationship between risk and profit, setting investment goals, and making appropriate investment choices. • Low-Risk Investments—analyzes savings accounts, money market accounts, and CDs. • Variable-Risk Investments—considers bonds, mutual funds, and retirement accounts. • High-Risk Investments—discusses the basics of stocks and commodity investments. • The Right Investment for You—explains the process of creating a personalized investment portfolio. Interactive exercises on compound interest, how to choose investments, and how to determine a risk comfort level are also included. A Meridian Production. Can be used with both Windows and Macintosh.
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