John is 75 years old and retired. He won the $150,000 jackpot for this week’s lottery. He plans to spend $25,000 on a new car and invest the remaining $125,000.  What type of investments should he buy? Use complete sentences and explain your reasoning.

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John is 75 years old and retired. He won the $150,000 jackpot for this week’s lottery. He plans to spend $25,000 on a new car and invest the remaining $125,000.  What type of investments should he buy? Use complete sentences and explain your reasoning.

 
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