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Chances are good that you are an investor. These days, almost everyone is investing in something. . .even if it's a savings account at the local bank or a checking account that earns interest or the home they bought to live in.
However, many people are overwhelmed when they begin to consider the concept of investing, let alone the laundry list of choices for investment vehicles. Even though it may seem that everyone and their brother knows exactly who, what and when to invest in so they can make a killing, please don't be fooled. A majority of investors typically jump on the latest investment bandwagon and probably don't know as much about what's out there as you think.
In light of the recent financial crises and revelations of a multitude of scams, check out this link as a quick reminder of what investment frauds may be lurking out there.
Before you can confidently choose an investment path that will help you achieve your personal goals and objectives, it's vitally important that you understand the basics about the types of investments available. Knowledge is your strongest ally when it comes to weeding out bad investment advice and is crucial to successful investing whether you go at it alone or use a professional.
In this section we will discuss in-depth the types of investment vehicles available:
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