Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides a guide to investing in stocks and explains other investment options including bonds, mutual funds, and government investments.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe in basic terms how the stock market works
Pick stocks based on personal investment needs
Compare the advantages of stocks, bonds and mutual funds
Explain government investment options

Topics: 
Investing in Stocks
Investing in Bonds and Mutual Funds
Investing with the Government

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.