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1.
The interest you earn on a savings account is taxed differently from the money you earn at your job.
False. It is taxed the same way, that is, as ordinary income.
2.
Which bonds are subject to credit risk?
Both municipal and corporate. Corporate and municipal bonds are subject to credit risk, and the value of their bonds can be impacted if the financial strength of the company or municipality declines.
3.
Professional management is a benefit of investing in an index mutual fund.
False. Index funds are passively managed mutual funds, meaning the portfolios simply mirror an index like the SP 500. Actively managed funds have continuous monitoring and management from investment professionals.
4.
What ultimately causes stock prices to rise?
Companies increase their profits in the future. Ultimately, a rise in profits causes stocks to grow in value, which leads to rising stock prices.
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What are some reasons why people invest their money?
All of the above. These -- and many others -- are the most common reasons people invest their money.
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If an investor has a time horizon of 18 months to invest for a specific goal, they should consider investing what percentage of their investment dollars in stocks?
0%. In general, 18 months is too short a time period to invest in stocks due to the chance for short-term price swings. You increase the risk of loss if you have a short timeline until needing to sell your stock investments. A general rule when buying stocks is that investors should be willing to hold stocks for five years or longer.