PFIN 7:STUDENT EDITION-MINDTAP (1 TERM)
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Author: Billingsley
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Adapting to a low-interest-rate environment. A retired couple has expressed concern about the really low interest rates they’re earning on their savings. They’ve been approached by an adviser who says he has a “sure-fire” way to get them higher returns. What would you tell this retired couple about a low-interest-rate environment, and how would you recommend them to view the adviser’s new prospective investments?
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