Problem 5

Introduction

Investing involves putting money away in the hopes of earning a positive benefit or return in the future. To put it another way, to invest is to hold an asset or a thing with the purpose of making money from it or benefiting from the investment's rise in value over time. Every time a person invests, he or she must give up a present asset, such as time, cash, or energy. Individuals enjoy the benefit of earning a return on their investment when they invest.