Investing Word of the Day
Inflación Inflation: how much less a dollar is worth next year compared to today. Most consumers hate inflation – it erodes your savings, and eats away at the real benefits you get from increasing income. However, inflation plays a necessary role in the economy, and without it much of the economy would quickly fall apart.
Investing 101
Basic Research and Comparing Stocks Activity
Do you need help getting started building your portfolio? In this activity, you’ll learn how to conduct research using the quoting and research tools on PersonalFinanceLab. We’ll walk you through how to compare two companies in the same sector so you can make an informed decision about which stock is the better investment.
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