What are some examples of short-term and long-term investments?<\/h3>
Short-term investments can include savings accounts, fixed deposits and short-duration debt funds. Long-term options can include stocks, equity mutual funds and ETFs, depending on your goals and risk tolerance.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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