Investment was once something thought of as what rich people do.
Today, investing plays a key role in the financial well-being
of millions of Americans. The Securities Industry Association has stated,
“the growth in individual investor participation has risen from
30.2 million U.S. shareowners in 1980 to 84.3 million in 2002.”
According to a survey published by the Investment Company Institute and
the Securities Industry Association, the latter figure encompasses 49.5
percent of U.S. households. Yet, how many of these investors
really know the ropes when it comes to making the right investment
decisions? Woefully few, laments the Oregon Department of Consumer
& Business Services’ Division of Finance & Corporate
Securities, noting that, “Less than one-fifth of those [Americans,
who may or may not have been investors] polled passed a simple test asking
whether stocks, bonds, savings accounts or certificates of deposit offered
the best return over the last 20 years.”
So what can you do to avoid becoming financial fodder when it
comes to investing your money? As with any positive result, the
proper tools are essential.
Club EWI, which will provide you with access to
many articles and services for free, is one such tool. Investment
newsletters are another powerful investment tool that can aid you in
gaining the insight necessary to make the proper investment decisions.
Follow links to the right to learn more about investment newsletters, which offer a wealth of timely information about our
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