The portion of an individual's income that is not spent on consumption but is set aside for future use or emergencies
Personal savings
Provides a safety net and financial security for unexpected expenses or future financial goals
A crucial component of overall financial health and stability
Advantages of personal savings
Earn interest on your savings
Easy access to money
Financial security
You can save with your partners for big purchase
Types of savings account
Regular savings account
Money market account
Certificate of deposit, or CD
Savings account
Earns interest and offers quick access to funds
Money market account
Earns interest and may provide check-writing privileges and ATM access
Certificate of deposit, or CD
Usually has the highest interest rate among savings accounts, but no access to funds
Savings account
Used for everyday transactions
Savings
Putting aside some of your money instead of spending it right away
Investments
Using your money to buy assets or put it into ventures with the expectation of generating income or profit in the future
Savings
Saving 200 Pesos each month from your salary in a savings account that earns interest
Investments
Investing 1,000 pesos in stocks of a tech company that you believe will grow in value over time
Where to put money to earn more interest
Real estate
Business ventures
Bonds
Personal investment
The allocation of resources (such as time, money, or effort) into various assets or activities with the expectation of achieving a future return or benefit
Importance of personal investment
Financial growth
Goal achievement
Diversification
Retirement planning
Personal development
Inflation protection
Types of personal investments
Financial instruments
Real estate
Business ventures
Education and skills development
Personal hobbies
Personal investment goals
Buying a house, funding education, retiring comfortably
Diversification
Investing in a variety of assets can help spread risk and reduce the impact of market fluctuations on an individual's overall portfolio
Retirement planning
Personal investment is crucial for building a retirement fund that can provide financial security during retirement years when regular income may decrease
Personal development
Investments in education, skills development, or personal hobbies can enhance knowledge, abilities, and overall well-being
Inflation protection
Investing can help preserve the purchasing power of money over time by generating returns that outpace inflation
Personal investment empowers individuals to take control of their financial future, achieve their goals, and build wealth over the long term
Types of Personal Investments
Stocks
Bonds
Mutual Funds
Real Estate
Retirement Accounts
Savings Accounts
Cryptocurrency
Precious Metals (e.g., Gold, Silver)
Stocks
A buyer of a company's stock becomes a fractional owner of that company. Owners of a company's stock are known as its shareholders and can participate in its growth and success through appreciation in the stock price and regular dividends paid out of the company's profits.
Bonds
Debt securities where an investor loans money to an entity (government or corporation) in exchange for periodic interest payments and return of principal at maturity.
Mutual Funds
Pooled funds from multiple investors, managed by professionals who invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.
Real Estate
Investment in physical properties for potential rental income and appreciation in property value.
Retirement Accounts
Tax-advantaged accounts designed for long-term savings, often offering tax deductions or deferred taxes.
Savings Accounts
Low-risk, easily accessible accounts in banks, offering interest on deposited funds.
Cryptocurrency
Digital assets using cryptography for security, known for high volatility and potential high returns.
Precious Metals (e.g., Gold, Silver)
Investments in physical commodities, often used as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainties.
Investment risk
Any uncertainty with respect to your investments that has the potential to negatively impact your financial welfare
Types of investment risk
Market risk
Interest rate risk
Credit risk
Inflation risk
Liquidity risk
Currency risk
Political and regulatory risk
Business risk
Market risk
The possibility that an investment's value will fluctuate due to changes in the overall stock market or economy
Interest rate risk
Affects bonds and similar investments, as their value can change when interest rates go up or down
Credit risk
The chance that the issuer of a bond might not be able to pay back what they owe
Inflation risk
Occurs when your investment returns don't keep up with the rising cost of living, reducing your purchasing power over time
Liquidity risk
Refers to how easily you can sell your investments without losing value
Currency risk
Affects investments denominated in foreign currencies, as changes in exchange rates can impact their value
Political and regulatory risk
Arises from changes in government policies or regulations that affect investment markets