Learning Target: IWBAT describe the risk and return of various investment vehicles and the importance of diversification
Return on Investment Return on Investment When is a time that you have received a good return on investment? Remember that you can invest more than just money….
Savings Account: account that pays interest, has no maturity date, and from which funds can be withdrawn at any time without penalty Certificates of Deposit (CD): time deposits that state the amount of deposit, maturity, and rate of interest being paid Stocks: share of ownership in a corporation that entitles the buyer to a certain part of the future profits and assets of the corporation Bonds: investment in which an investor loans money to an entity that borrows the funds for a defined period of time at a fixed interest rate Mutual Funds: investment company that pools the funds of many individuals to buy stocks, bonds, or other investments Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA): private retirement plan that allows individuals or married couples to save a certain amount of untaxed earnings per year with the interest being tax-deferred 401k: defined contribution plan where an employee can make contributions from his or her paycheck either before or after-tax Pension Plan: company plans that provide retirement income for their workers
Textbook Pages: Suze Orman Video 1 Suze Orman Video 1 Suze Orman Video 2 Suze Orman Video 2
Based on what you learned in class today, what do you think is the best retirement option for you? Explain your answer