26.

The individual retirement account is a type of _____.

checking account

savings account

pension fund

mutual fund

demand deposit

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27.

The _____ can afford to invest in hundreds of securities at any one time, minimizing the risks of any single security that does not do well.

checking account

pension funds

mutual funds

insurance companies

savings account

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28.

The rise of _____ has helped investors who want to buy and sell stocks and bonds themselves at low costs.

insurance premiums

online brokerage firms

savings accounts

local banks

mutual funds