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KEY POINTS

  • Someone with $10,000 who doesn’t have an immediate need for the money might look at term deposits
  • Or there are several diversified bond funds that take investments of $5000
  • Be realistic about the returns you can expect from any asset, and the time needed to generate those returns
  • Direct involvement in bonds requires a substantial investment, so isn’t suited to people with smallish sums.

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