You've done your financial checkup; you are in great financial shape. You even have a 9-month emergency fund. You understand that you should never invest money that you cannot afford to lose.

Therefore, you are prepared to do the required research necessary to make informed investment decisions.

Assume you have $2,000 to invest and you are ready to invest now.

Given what you now know about investing in stocks and investing in bonds, which one is best for you? In other words, when you consider your life circumstances right now would you invest in stocks or bonds? Please explain your answer.

If you would invest in stocks, identify three companies whose stock you would purchase. Explain why you chose each company. Also, give the current price for each company's share of stock.

If you would invest in bonds, identify three companies whose bonds you would buy. Share each company's bond rating. Explain why you chose each company. Also, give the current price for the companies' bonds that you would buy (i.e., 15 year, 30 year).