Smart Investing

Investing means to put your money into something that will make more money, known as income.
Some things that might help you to make more money are:

1. stocks
   
2. savings bonds
   
3. savings accounts
   
4. collectibles-such as stamps and old tin lunch boxes, Beanie Babies.

Stocks

A stock is a part of a company which you buy into, you can watch and see how well stock does in the paper or on a nightly business report.

Savings Bonds

A savings bond is issued by the U.S. government, they can be purchased at a low price, these gain value if you keep them for a long time.

Savings Accounts

A savings account is also called a time deposit, if you put money in a savings account you will earn interest over time.

Collectibles

A collectible is something that is usually varied and creates a value over time, or it becomes more valueable when something new comes along and they don't make it anymore.

Edustock is a fun way for kids to learn about the stock market:View the Edustock Site

You can learn about bonds at: U.S. Bonds

You can learn about stamps at:Post Office Stamps

You can learn about Beanie Babies at:Show me BEANIES!

Kids Can learn to invest at:Investing for Kids

Yo Yos are a fun collectible you can learn about them at:Yo Yos!