c. Which of these three rules is the single most important rule? Why? Pretend you just received a special gift of $5,000. Thinking about the savings and investment instruments we have been studying, what would you do with this important gift? Explain your answer. Types of Savings and Investment Instruments Name: _________________________________________________________ Directions: Choose three savings or investment instruments from the Investment Pyramid to research on the Internet. (See your notes from Investment 101 for the pyramid.) Complete the chart below as you conduct your research. Type of Describe the What are the pros? What are the Would you be interested in in this investment investment risks? instrument? Explain. Instrument instrument Example: A savings account A savings account: There are really no Answers will vary. is an account risks. Savings is Savings Keeps your provided by a bank insured by the money safe. Account for individuals to FDIC up to Your money save money and $250,000. grows with earn interest on the interest. cash held in the account.
c. Which of these three rules is the single most important rule? Why? Pretend you just received a special gift of $5,000. Thinking about the savings and investment instruments we have been studying, what would you do with this important gift? Explain your answer. Types of Savings and Investment Instruments Name: _________________________________________________________ Directions: Choose three savings or investment instruments from the Investment Pyramid to research on the Internet. (See your notes from Investment 101 for the pyramid.) Complete the chart below as you conduct your research. Type of investment Instrument Describe the investment instrument What are the pros? What are the risks? Would you be interested in in this instrument? Explain. Example: Savings Account A savings account is an account provided by a bank for individuals to save money and earn interest on the cash held in the account. A savings account: Keeps your money safe. Your money grows with interest. There are really no risks. Savings is insured by the FDIC up to $250,000. Answers will vary.
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