ARTICLE: What is a Fund? In the same way that you’d likely buy a box of donuts with a variety of flavors, it’s a good strategy to invest in a variety of stocks so that you can minimize risk. While you can individually pick stocks and manage them yourself, most people buy shares of funds […]
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Over a recent 20-year period, what percent of pros investing in large companies “beat the market?” INFOGRAPHIC: Tips for Beginner Investors As you saw from the previous Question of the Day, professional investors rarely beat the market! So what can beginner investors do to maximize their return on investments? Review this […]
QUESTION OF THE DAY: For those who have one, what is the average amount of retirement savings 20-29 year olds have in their 401(k)s? ARTICLE: What is Retirement? As you know, investing is a great way to build wealth for your future – especially retirement! Retirement may seem a long way off, but it’s never […]
Read Exploring Business – Chapter 3.6. Watch career path videos here and here. Watch international business job options video. Look through this article for job ideas. Complete the International Business Career assignment in Teams. Learning Target: I understand how to prepare for a career in international business.
Play Kahoot! Quiz over Chapter 3 tomorrow!
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EDPUZZLE: How Much Savings Do You Need To Retire? You’ve decided you want to start investing for retirement. Awesome! But how much money do you anticipate you’ll need in retirement? What’s your goal? The answers to those questions depend on a variety of factors and personal preferences. Watch this video to understand how you […]
QUESTION OF THE DAY: How much would I need to save monthly to have $1 million when I retire? FINCAP FRIDAY: Say “OK” to the 401(k) You may be wondering, “Where do I start if I want to invest for retirement?” A 401(k) is one of the most popular retirement investment accounts. Watch the […]
Read Exploring Business: Chapter 4.1. Think of a business you’ve dealt with over the past year that interests you. Write a paragraph documenting the business name and products or services it offers. Which of the factors to consider do you think were important in the creation of that business? Upload the paragraph in a Word […]
To help you complete the COMPARE: Types of Retirement Accounts worksheet in Teams, read the article and watch these videos on types of retirement accounts: PENSIONS: If you haven’t already, read this article, What is a Pension? Is It All You’ll Need to Retire? CHOOSING AN ACCOUNT TYPE OVERVIEW: Watch this from 1:04 to 3:24, […]
