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Pros & Cons of Bond Funds
A bond fund–sometimes referred to as an income fund–is a type of investment that uses pooled money from a number of investors to purchase interest-bearing or dividend-producing securities. These investments include government or corporate bonds, bank certificates of deposit, preferred stock and commercial paper, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. There are significant advantages and disadvantages to investing in bond funds.
5 Ways to Invest Money in the Bank
Banks may seem all-powerful, but without individuals and companies providing the funds, banks cannot operate. Whether you choose to invest in a simple savings account or in stock purchases made through your bank, investing in your bank can help the business and your own personal financial savings.
Investment Plans for Kids
Even before your little one is born, you start to worry about her future. The expenses that children have — especially large ones like college — can quickly add up, so it’s smart to look into investment plans for kids. When you invest small amounts regularly, those investments can grow into a much larger amount of money for your child’s future.
What’s Your Coffee Ritual?
The following post is sponsored byStarbucksThis post comes from Reesa, founder of the parenting and family blog Momma Lew:It seems like memories are always made over a cup of coffee. And it seems coffee always is apart of some sort of ritual.My children and I have had a Tuesday morning ritual since my son was about 18 months old – So for over four years now. We love going to Pottery Barn …
When Bad Parenting IS Our Business
I can imagine few things more horrifying than living for months on a 36-foot sailboat with a 3-year-old and 12-month-old.Youd have to pay me, oh, about 20 million bucks to step foot onto a small sailboat with two young kids.And even then, I wouldn’t do it. I wouldn’t even take kids that age on an ocean liner cruise ship. For the simple reason that I would be endangering the lives …