Is the time right for REITs?
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Older people should consider investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs). REITs are companies that manage real estate, mortgages or both. They offer the growth potential of stocks and returns provided by bonds. The returns of REITs also rose about 14.5% annually since the 1970s.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 1999
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Travel scams unmasked ... and how you can avoid getting fleeced
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Travel-related fraud has been prevalent recently, particularly with the old age group as victims. These incidences may be prevented by avoiding the issuance of personal credit card numbers and ensuring that an agent is an affiliate of large travel groups.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 1997
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