Mutual funds are collections of capital from different investors with the purpose of realizing growth through investments. Investment areas include money market funds, bonds, stocks, and U.S. government securities.  Skilled professionals, called mutual fund managers, typically select the investments according to their research, area of expertise, and/or level of intended [...]

With the uncertainty in the stock market, some people, particularly the elderly, might be wondering where to put their money.  It does stand to reason that the greater the risk, the greater the potential for higher returns.  Still, with the existing climate, a relatively sure thing with lower gains might [...]