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While exchange-traded funds have captured the hearts and minds of investment allocators since the late 90's, traditional mutual funds - the major competition to exchange-traded funds - are hardly obsolete. In fact, there are many reasons why investors would still opt for mutual funds instead of ETFs.
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A consumer can cash out a 401k plan early, but doing so should be a last resort. These investment plans are offered by many employers and allow individuals the opportunity to plan for retirement in advance. The funds a 401k contains are not meant to be readily available until a consumer reaches retirement age. Accessing them prior to this time causes the individual to incur tax penalties.
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Businesses need to raise funding for various reasons. Some want start up capital or cash to expand. Others need money to help them get over a difficult period so that they can stay afloat and succeed in the future. One common way of achieving these aims is to look for equity investment from venture capital firms. What is this kind of funding and is it worth considering?
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Today’s investment markets have seen the introduction of a plethora of new socially responsible investment options many which are labelled as ethical funds and ethical mutual funds. For those who wish to take ethical investment one stage further, one option is to consider an investment in green mutual funds or other green fund based investments.
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