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Understanding Investing

Managing your personal finances can be tricky if you don’t have the strategies and guidance you need. Organization, research, planning and funding are all necessary to achieve your financial goals. On GOBankingRates, you can learn about different investment strategies and how to make your money work for you.

If you’re interested in stocks, CD accounts, real estate, investment funds, collecting valuables or any other investment, GOBankingRates has the information you need. You’ll find articles that explain the difference between different types of investments, breakdowns of investment methods, advice on what types of investments are most likely to be successful and even entertaining news stories about investing.

So whether you’re planning on making a big investment by purchasing property or you’re preparing to make a smaller investment, GOBankingRates can help.

FAQ

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently askedInvesting Strategy questions.

Both short-term and long-term investments can serve a purpose and deciding which to do ultimately depends on your financial goals. For example, some short-term investing tools could help you save enough for a down payment on a home, where as consistently contributing to a 401(k) or Roth IRA is a smart long-term investment to help set you up for retirement.

Learn More: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Investing

To decide what to invest in it first helps to take stock of your risk tolerance. Once you know how much you can afford and want to invest you should consider a mix of options to diversify to avoid focusing only on an individual or employer’s stock.

Learn More: How To Choose Your Investments

Timing the market typically comes into play for more experienced investors who understand the nuances of market trends and market data. However, dollar-cost averaging is often a better option if you are new to investing or just getting started as you don’t need as much experience with the market.

Learn More: Dollar-Cost Averaging vs. Timing the Market