Investing in the stock market takes some research. Learn what stocks you can purchase and how best to acquire them. Direct stocks can be purchased without a broker
Unlike a savings account, certificate of deposit funds are invested for a set time period and set interest rate. There can be a stiff penalty when the funds are withdrawn early.
Annuities can be costly for you and very profitable for the company selling them, and may not be the best place to put your savings. This is a page about investing in annuities.
What if there was a way to build a sound financial future, while investing in a better world? There is. It's called Socially Responsible Investing, or SRI.
Investment newsletters that give advice on buying and selling securities can cost more than $500 a year, but you can often pick up free investment advice by looking for those same publications in your local library.