What Is The Difference Between Savings And Investing And The Achievement Of Financial Goals?

By Increase Savings | Published: September 11, 2009

I need this for my report.

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2 Comments

  1. dyunejos
    Posted September 11, 2009 at 1:02 am | Permalink

    For me, the only difference is the risk that you have to take to achieve your financial goal. In investing, there is risk that your principal might get wiped out but also there is a chance that you could meet your goal at a very early time. It goes with the saying “The higher the risk, the greater the return”.

  2. john P
    Posted September 11, 2009 at 3:25 am | Permalink

    Savings is savings. Investing is investing. If you don’t know the difference, try Websters.

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