probably choose when saving for retirement or college. However, there are other investment options – including real estate, precious metals, and other commodities, as well as private investments, and some investors may wish to include those categories in their portfolios. Before making any investment, it is important for you to understand the risks involved and to make sure the level of risk is appropriate for you.
For more information and examples on this topic, see “Resources for a better financial future” in the Web site of The Aspira Association http://www.aspira.org/. This publication was made possible by a generous grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
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