That's especially true if you've been putting money into more conservative options such as CDs, savings or money market accounts that pay less than 2 %. (interest.com)
With little faith in the markets, my wife and I are looking for conservative options for our retirement savings. (moneysense.ca)
Hence, mutual funds offer a better alternative to conservative options such as fixed deposits while offering much better returns while exposing your investment to marginally higher risk. (adigitalblogger.com)