Bulls, bears and...turtles

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Bulls, bears and . . . turtles
By Bankrate.com

If investing in the stock market is something you simply don't do, then perhaps the motto of the turtle fits you best: Safe, steady as you go. Check out these strategies for the persistent, yet conservative, investor.

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Calling all "turtle" investors to the starting line . . .
Where do I stash my cash?
	A minimal-interest savings account? Definitely not. Here are better options.

CDs and MMAs: A smart part of any portfolio
	CDs and MMAs make sense for savers in a variety of circumstances. Here's when.

Ladders, barbells and bullets: Choose your savings tool
	Add muscle to your portfolio with these tools -- especially during a stock market storm.

Buying bills, notes, bonds and savings bonds
	Check out these risk-free options to preserve capital, get a solid return and keep your investment liquid.

Do your homework when picking a money market mutual fund
	Offset those volatile stocks in your portfolio with the steady return of these funds.

Savings Q&A
	Answers to some frequently asked questions about saving vehicles -- from savings bonds to Treasury bonds.

And, for fun . . .
QUIZ: Is money your best friend?
	Where does money factor into your happiness quotient? Have some fun with this little reality check and discover your inner-material self.

	-- Posted: Sept. 17, 2001

See Also

•	The long and short of CD strategy
•	Dealing with dropping CD rates
•	Smart saving for a rainy day

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