| Investing money doesn't have to be a big stressful | | | | institutions offer bonds and certificates of deposits. |
| risk-induced venture. In fact, investing your money is | | | | The longer you keep your bonds and certificates |
| probably one of the smartest things you can do. You | | | | with the bank, the more money to stand to make |
| are securing your financial future and ensuring that | | | | on interest. Interest rates are usually around 7 - 9 |
| you are covered in case something happens. | | | | per cent for four years. |
| Read on to discover the three best ways to invest | | | | Finally, for the adventurous type, look into stocks for |
| your hard earned money. | | | | your investing needs. The stock market is a way to |
| First and foremost, look into the bank. Banks offer | | | | invest your money on a company by buying shares in |
| different interest rates for the amount of money | | | | that company. Buy and sell shares according to how |
| you invest. Interest can build up annually or monthly | | | | the company is doing. The stock market can return |
| and can be simple or compounded. The interest rates | | | | 10-12 per cent per year. |
| can be anywhere from 2 per cent to 5 per cent. | | | | Just keep in mind that the stock market is not the |
| Banks are safe, reliable and dependant when it | | | | safest method, especially when it crashes. It's really |
| comes to investing your money. | | | | up to you to decide when, where and how you want |
| Another place to look for investing options is bonds | | | | to invest your extra money. |
| or certificate of deposits. Banks and private | | | | |