Have you ever heard someone say that you need to save for a rainy day? People save money for all kinds of reasons.

Some people save money so they can buy the things they want without borrowing money to purchase them. These people are smart savers. They have a purpose for saving. 

Some people save money so that they will have more money at a later time. These people are investors. They look for ways to earn the best return on their investments. 

Investors purchase investments - stocks, bonds, mutual funds, anuities and commodities - because they want their money to grow over time. Here's a video that explains why you should become an investor!

http://youtu.be/23zghpS9034 


Some people save money to pay for something they want to buy. Investors save money so they will have more 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