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Top 7 Investment Strategies for Kids

Top 7 Investment Strategies for Kids

It’s never too early to teach your children about investments, savings and the importance of collectibles such as coins or stamps. If you don’t know where to begin, Jean Scheid offers up seven great ideas to help your child jump on board the investment wagon.
Investment Firms: How Do They Work and What Do They Do?

Investment Firms: How Do They Work and What Do They Do?

Stock investing is done by investors of all sizes from individuals who are investing for their future to large companies who are investing hundreds and thousands of dollars. What may surprise many people is that these trades are typically handled in the same manner by investment companies.
The Downside to Exchange Traded Funds

The Downside to Exchange Traded Funds

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been around since the 1990s. Their advantages over mutual funds and for hedging have been extolled by many. However, there is a downside to exchange traded funds that investors should be aware of before investing in these low cost favorites of the funds industry.