what is the best way to invest money for long term?
['Stocks. In a lot of ways, stocks are the primary long-term investment. ... ', 'Long-term Bonds – Sometimes! Long-term bonds are interest-bearing securities with terms greater than 10 years. ... ', 'Mutual Funds. ... ', 'ETFs. ... ', 'Real Estate. ... ', 'Tax Sheltered Retirement Plans. ... ', 'Robo-Advisors. ... ', 'Annuities.']