Investing in private companies can be a challenge for most people. These tend to be higher risk/higher reward investments. Since they aren’t subject to SEC reporting requirements, ordinary investors aren’t allowed to freely trade private stock. So, how can you invest if you’re interested in a privately held firm?
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Keep an emergency fund on hand in case you run into unexpected expenses. An emergency fund should be liquid — in an account that isn’t at risk of significant fluctuation like the stock market. The tradeoff is that the value of liquid cash can be eroded by inflation. But a high-interest account allows you to earn compound interest. Compare savings accounts from these banks.
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