1. Why is it important to have your financial plan and goals in place when considering investments? 2. What is one financial goal that you have? Using what we have discussed in the unit, what strategies in saving and investing could you use to reach the goal? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the strategies that you would use? 3. What are some of the ways to reduce the risks of investing money? 4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of common stock? 5. What factors can influence your investment choices and value?
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