Savings and investments
Reasons to save and invest ► Education ► Down payments- car, house, toys ► Business startup ► Retirement ► Emergencies
Rule of 72 To figure how long it will take for your investment to double in size divide 72 by the interest you are earning. Example 72 / 12 = 6 years to double
Stocks ► More risk than Mutual funds ► More potential return than mutual funds
Mutual funds ► Less risk than stocks ► Less potential return than stock
Municipal bonds Less risk than mutual funds Less potential return than mutual funds
Savings account ► Low risk ► Low return
Strategies to get rich ► $2000 a year for 6 years ► $25 plus $10 plan
Keys to savings and investing ► Commitment ► Discipline ► Planning ► Evaluating ► Goal setting ► Diversification