Discuss the role of investing in the financial planning process by addressing the following:

If you were to describe yourself according to your investment risk tolerance, how would you respond? For example, would you be comfortable with the fact that an investment could go up and down and that you could actually lose money? Comment on the impact of taking the alternative (safe) approach of depositing these funds into a savings account. Next, discuss one other variable that could set the tone for your investment program.