To minimize risk, many investors put money into a range of financial _______ such as stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities, and property. / What verbs go with this word?

"Can we come back to your main issue?" Is this phrase polite/direct? What is the possible response?

How can you ensure your financial plan is likely to stand up to future uncertainties?

"There's a slight chance oil prices could reach $80 a barrel." What probability is it? / What's the opposite of "slight chance"?

Which instruments do you think are safest for beginners?

Investors tend to think they understand what the market is likely to do next. Is it a fallacy to assume you can predict the market? Why?

Investors are moving their money out of bonds and into stocks as the _______ on government bonds is falling. / What's the opposite of a falling ___?

What’s a common mistake people make when they’re ‘on the point of’ retirement?

You’re talking to a potential client and want to elicit their opinion. What would you ask to get their feedback on your proposal?

You’re negotiating a contract and need to propose a change. What would you say to suggest a possible solution?

How can someone ‘envision’ their future financial goals more clearly?

True/False: "If costs rise without revenue growth, the company loses money." What strategies can prevent this?