Topic: How To Invest

What is Pat’s commentary for the week of March 23, 2021

Article Excerpt

When thinking about new places to put your money, you really should take an in-depth look at what they offer, what you get in return, and the built-in and related risks. That’s especially so in today’s innovative and fast-changing investment markets. Before you decide on indulging in one of today’s novel investment opportunities, it’s a good idea to see where it falls in this traditional three-level financial hierarchy. #1 – Investment. This is something that is now or is reasonably capable of one day generating reliable income. Many investors fail to appreciate how much of an advantage this provides over other places of storing your money that don’t generate income. After all, a stream of income—ideally secure, if not rising—has multiple advantages. It means you can comfortably hold the investment for lengthy periods, regardless of changes in the investment times or your personal circumstances. That stream of income helps to maintain the value and salability of the investment. That’s why, over long periods, a..