Collectibles such as baseball cards and beanie babies can be fun, but one should not expect them to provide for your financial future.

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What are bonds? Bonds, also known as fixed income instruments, are used by governments or companies to raise money by borrowing from investors. Bonds are typically issued to raise funds for specific projects. In return, the bond issuer promises to pay back the investment, with interest, over a certain period of time. On the other hand, alternative investments are supplemental strategies to traditional long-only positions in stocks, bonds, and cash. Alternative investments include investments in five main categories: hedge funds, private capital, natural resources, real estate, and... Show more

Collectibles such as baseball cards and beanie babies can be fun, but one should not expect them to provide for your financial future.