3 Reasons to Choose Stocks Over Cash Right Now -- And 2 Reasons Not To

Stock market volatility has a lot of people wary of investing their hard-earned cash right now, but it's still a great option for most people. If you're investing for the long run and you've diversified your money rather than investing it in a handful of companies, the upsides significantly outweigh the risks. Here are some of the best reasons to invest your money, rather than keeping it in a savings account or something similar.