Investments

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Investment is an expression that signifies depositing money for the sake of making money . This even includes investment in saving accounts even though the terms investment and saving refer to two different units . The term saving is actually applicable for only a short duration plan with no potential of losing money . However the term investment is applicable for long duration act . Saving actually refers to the fact one does not spend whatever

a person has for the time being but eventually one does spend the savings . The ideal way to save for short span of time is in the form of passbook accounts , certificate of deposits and money markets because such investments give a rate of return that is less the riskier asset . Such form of investments is good if one wants to buy a new car or plans to take his /her family out for holidays or if an emergency crops up . The benefit that one gets from such accounts is in no comparison with the benefit that one would reap from the riskier investments However a fact remains that the monetary benefits ripen earlier in such accounts will not necessarily flow in the future while also having the possibility for the loss of principal in case of loss (Source : Why investing is important

If one tends to plan for their college expenses or retirement then the sanest thing to do...