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| Overall, investing is a great way to build wealth or a | | | | Stocks can also be referred to as equity |
| ânest eggâ for your retirement. If | | | | investments. These are investments in individual |
| you invest regular amounts of money on a consistent | | | | companies that are publicly held. Stocks allow you to |
| basis over a long period of time, you are more likely | | | | hold a small ownership in these companies. When |
| to be successful in reaching your financial goals. By | | | | invested in long-term, stocks have a high potential for |
| knowing just a few investing basics, you can get | | | | growth. Stocks are not without risk, however. If the |
| started with a variety of income options. | | | | price of the stock drops, so do the |
| Three Types Of Investments | | | | investorâs earnings. If a company goes out |
| There are three basic types of investments you can | | | | of business, the owners of the stock can lose their |
| choose from. There are stocks, bonds, and | | | | entire investment. |
| short-term investments. | | | | |