Meeting Financial Goals—Rate of Return (Lesson 2B)
Show the two ways that investments can earn a return.
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Bitcoin: Money or Financial Investment
OVERVIEW
In this reading assignment, while many people have heard of Bitcoin, far fewer understand it. In short, Bitcoin is a digital currency that allows transactions independent of the banking system. Lately, many people are buying Bitcoin purely as a financial investment, hoping it will appreciate. So, which is it—currency or financial asset? Print the article.
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