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 |  |  A certain portion of your investments needs to be available to meet short-term cash flow problems or emergencies. |
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 |  |  Your choice of investments will be determined by your ultimate goals and your time frame for reaching them. |
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 |  |  Higher potential returns generally come with increased risk. Find your comfort zone. |
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 |  |  Explore the basics of equity (stock) and debt (bond) instruments. |
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 |  |  For the average investor, mutual funds can provide good returns with reduced risk. |
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 |  |  An annuity may be a good way for you to grow your funds on a tax-deferred basis. |
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 |  |  Variable Annuities bring together many of the features of mutual funds and life insurance. |
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 |  |  For most investors, the place to start is the IRA. It is one of the most powerful investment vehicles available to individuals today. Find out how it fits in your investment portfolio. |
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 |  |  Explore other investment options. |
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 |  |  Don't put all your eggs in one basket! |
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 |  |  Minimize your risk of market fluctuations with this investment method. |
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 |  |  Once invested, your funds need to be managed. |
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 |  |  Planning for and deferring taxes will make a large difference in your total investment returns. Look at these tax advantaged products. |
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 |  |  Some final thoughts on your investment plan. |
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 A list of many investment terms or phrases with an explanation. |
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