The Risk Temperament of Savings Accounts in Cedes

Many people don't understand, nor can they really accept, the volatility that comes with stocks. A bank account and c d are not going to keep up with inflation. The grass is always greener, it still has to be mowed. Many companies may not survive this environment. But if you own an index, such as S&P 500 or Nasdaq, then those businesses will falter too. You don't have to worry about picking the right individual company for your portfolio.