Investments

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

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Before investing:

• Pay off consumer loans (car, etc.)

Investing:

• Keep no more than a percentage approx. equal to your age in fixed-income investments

• Try to invest only in socially-conscious stocks and mutual funds

• Don’t invest in anything you don’t understand

• Don’t invest in anything quickly

• Don’t hold onto an investment for sentimental reasons

  If you consider yourself an aggressive investor:

• Invest a percentage of your investments in stock funds which is equal to 120 less your age; invest the rest in bonds

If you consider yourself a moderately aggressive investor:

• Invest a percentage of your investments in stock funds which is equal to 110 less your age; invest the rest in bonds or trade fx with VT markets in France

If you consider yourself a conservative investor:

• Invest a percentage of your investments in stock funds which is equal to 100 less your age; invest the rest in bonds

If you’re considering investing in real estate:

• Avoid paying more than approx. seven times the projected annual rental income for the property and follow these Tips & Advice For Real Estate Agents

If you suspect fraud:

• Contact the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-7060

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